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Senior Planner / Housing Coordinator
City of Hutchinson, Kansas
Community Development Department
The City of Hutchinson is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Planner / Housing Coordinator to help lead long-range planning initiatives and strengthen the quantity, quality, and accessibility of housing throughout the community. This is a key professional role within the Community Development Department, supporting strategic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and quality-of-life initiatives for Hutchinson residents.
Why Hutchinson? Hutchinson offers the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact in a growing community that values thoughtful planning, collaboration, and public service. This position works closely with City leadership, community partners, developers, and residents to shape the future of the city.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the Senior Planner / Housing Coordinator performs advanced planning and housing coordination work, including long-range planning, housing and neighborhood initiatives, grant administration, redevelopment strategies, and community engagement. The position provides leadership over assigned staff and plays an active role in policy development, program implementation, and City Council support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage long-range planning initiatives, including housing, neighborhood, corridor, and area plans
Research, analyze, and interpret data related to housing programs, neighborhood conditions, and comprehensive planning
Write, review, administer, and monitor grants related to housing, historic preservation, and community improvement
Develop and implement strategies for neighborhood redevelopment and revitalization
Assist developers with project coordination, incentives, applications, City Council approvals, and compliance reporting
Prepare and manage consultant contracts
Develop and support community initiatives that enhance quality of life, including neighborhood development and public amenities
Serve as a resource to citizens, neighborhoods, and partner agencies regarding housing and community development programs
Prepare reports and presentations for City Council and participate in public meetings and engagement activities
Assist with departmental budget preparation and management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, providing leadership, direction, and performance management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, community development, public administration, business, or a related field
Master's degree in planning or a related field is preferred
Valid Kansas Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of planning principles, housing programs, and community development practices
Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing technical staff reports and grant applications
Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public presentations
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, elected officials, developers, and the public
Work Environment This position is primarily office-based with regular interaction with City staff, community partners, and the public. Occasional fieldwork, meetings, and travel may be required.
Benefits
The City of Hutchinson provides a comprehensive benefits package including KPERS retirement, health insurance and generous paid leave.
City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
All employees will be asked to consent to background and drug screening prior to starting employment.
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Community Development Department
The City of Hutchinson is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Planner / Housing Coordinator to help lead long-range planning initiatives and strengthen the quantity, quality, and accessibility of housing throughout the community. This is a key professional role within the Community Development Department, supporting strategic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and quality-of-life initiatives for Hutchinson residents.
Why Hutchinson? Hutchinson offers the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact in a growing community that values thoughtful planning, collaboration, and public service. This position works closely with City leadership, community partners, developers, and residents to shape the future of the city.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the Senior Planner / Housing Coordinator performs advanced planning and housing coordination work, including long-range planning, housing and neighborhood initiatives, grant administration, redevelopment strategies, and community engagement. The position provides leadership over assigned staff and plays an active role in policy development, program implementation, and City Council support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage long-range planning initiatives, including housing, neighborhood, corridor, and area plans
Research, analyze, and interpret data related to housing programs, neighborhood conditions, and comprehensive planning
Write, review, administer, and monitor grants related to housing, historic preservation, and community improvement
Develop and implement strategies for neighborhood redevelopment and revitalization
Assist developers with project coordination, incentives, applications, City Council approvals, and compliance reporting
Prepare and manage consultant contracts
Develop and support community initiatives that enhance quality of life, including neighborhood development and public amenities
Serve as a resource to citizens, neighborhoods, and partner agencies regarding housing and community development programs
Prepare reports and presentations for City Council and participate in public meetings and engagement activities
Assist with departmental budget preparation and management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, providing leadership, direction, and performance management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, community development, public administration, business, or a related field
Master's degree in planning or a related field is preferred
Valid Kansas Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of planning principles, housing programs, and community development practices
Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing technical staff reports and grant applications
Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public presentations
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, elected officials, developers, and the public
Work Environment This position is primarily office-based with regular interaction with City staff, community partners, and the public. Occasional fieldwork, meetings, and travel may be required.
Benefits
The City of Hutchinson provides a comprehensive benefits package including KPERS retirement, health insurance and generous paid leave.
City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
All employees will be asked to consent to background and drug screening prior to starting employment.
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