City of Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth City Hall is a wonderful place to work. We have a few job openings you can check out online.?https://lnkd.in/dcF3_bS If you need help with a computer or applying for jobs, please visit our Workforce Partnership in Leavenworth: 515 Limit, Ste. 200, Leavenworth, KS 66048 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Call: 913-651-1800?See less

Presidents Day closure for 2025, trash delayed Leavenworth City Hall and the Riverfront Community Center will close for Presidents Day, Monday Feb. 17. Trash is scheduled to be delayed one day throughout the week. Trash scheduled to be picked up: Monday, Feb. 17 - is scheduled to be picked up Tuesday, Feb. 18 Tuesday, Feb. 18 - is scheduled to be picked up Wednesday, Feb. 19 Wednesday, Feb. 19 - is scheduled to be picked up Thursday, Feb. 20 Thursday, Feb. 20 - is scheduled to be picked up Friday, Feb. 21 Friday, Feb. 21 - is scheduled to be picked up Saturday, Feb. 22 There is no large item pickup the week of February 17-22.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) non-profit public service agency funds application for 2025 ?https://lnkd.in/gE5swJSJ As determined by the Community Development Advisory Board, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) non-profit public service agency funds are to be used for agency location rent or utility reimbursement of the agency, itself. Attached is the application packet for qualified agencies in Leavenworth City. Questions may be directed to 913-680-2628 or?[email protected]. HUD regulations allow up to 15% of annual CDBG entitlement funds to be allocated to qualified non-profit public service agencies. Last year, the 2024-25 program year awarded $29,500 to 3 agencies, in total. Projection for the 2025-26 program year will be $51,000. Following HUD’s announcement of the City’s official FY2025 entitlement grant, proposed agency budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts, unless otherwise voted upon by the Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB). Please ensure that your agency qualifies under the guidelines and that you are able to meet all program participation requirements before applying. Due to increased competition for CDBG funding, CDAB has established that agencies whose primary funding priorities are housing/homelessness, health/mental health services, or substance abuse will be preferred. Agencies wanting to apply for rent or utility reimbursement for the 2025 CDBG Program Year must complete and return the application materials and required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Attachments need to be labeled to the corresponding section. Applicants are expected to attend the CDAB meeting on March 10th.? Submit a hard copy of the application to the Community Development Coordinator at City Hall, 100 N 5th St. on or before 3:00 p.m., February 9, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Community Development Coordinator The City of Leavenworth is seeking a qualified professional to plan and implement the block grant entitlement program and Emergency Solutions Grant. This position also assists with the application and administration of development and redevelopment grants to assist the revitalization of Leavenworth. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field of work; or a?combination?of?education?and?experience?with CDBG and/or other?grants and programs?commensurate?with?a?bachelor’s degree (at least four years);?must have 5 years progressive experience in a business professional or?public?office?setting; and possess a valid driver’s license. For a detailed position description and City application, please visit the City’s website at?https://lnkd.in/gUY2XB9r Interested applicants may apply in person at Workforce Partnership Center, 515 Limit, Suite 200 or send a completed application and resume to Lona Lanter, HR Director, 100 N. 5th?Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Position is Open Until Filled with review of applications upon receipt. EOE/AA

Assistant to the City Manager: The City of Leavenworth is seeking qualified, professional applicants to provide support to the City Manager’s office. This position provides assistance with various facets of the City’s governmental organization by performing routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work on a wide variety of tasks and projects. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or related field; and 2 years’ experience working in local government or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with above; and possess valid driver’s license. Starting Salary Range: $49,657 - $62,071 DOQ?plus excellent benefits package. Qualified applicants may submit cover letter, resume and application to City of Leavenworth/HR Department, 100 N. 5th?St, Leavenworth, KS.?For a full job description and City application, please visit?https://lnkd.in/ghkxvaUg Position is Open Until Filled with review of applications upon receipt. EOE/AA

Community Development Coordinator? The City of Leavenworth is seeking a qualified professional to plan and implement the block grant entitlement program and Emergency Solutions Grant. This position also assists with the application and administration of development and redevelopment grants to assist the revitalization of Leavenworth. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field of work; or a?combination?of?education?and?experience?with CDBG and/or other?grants and programs?commensurate?with?a?bachelor’s degree (at least four years);?must have 5 years progressive experience in a business professional or?public?office?setting; and possess a valid driver’s license. Starting salary: $54,307 plus competitive benefits package. For a detailed position description and City application, please visit the City’s website at?www.leavenworthks.org/jobs.?Interested applicants may apply in person at Workforce Partnership Center, 515 Limit, Suite 200 or send a completed application and resume to Lona Lanter, HR Director, 100 N. 5th?Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Position is Open Until Filled with review of applications upon receipt. EOE/AA https://lnkd.in/gUY2XB9r

Andrea Cheatom, Housing Manager for Planters II, has been selected as Employee of the Year for the City of Leavenworth for 2024. Each year, the City Employee Council selects an “Employee of the Quarter” among staff. This year, four outstanding employees were selected: Steve King, Dennis Skaarland, Joanna Fuimaono and Andrea Cheatom. From this list, the Employee of the Year is chosen. Cheatom began working for the City in 2007 as a Housing Intake Specialist. She was promoted in 2017 to Housing Manager. Planters II is a 10-story public housing apartment building for residents who are elderly or medically-certified disabled. Cheatom was nominated for her dedication to the department and the City as a whole. She worked to implement new procedures to reconcile the fee accountant’s books. This year when auditors selected Planters II for an in-depth audit, it was completed successfully. Roberta Beier, Finance Director for the City, said that the audit passed with flying colors. “Andrea was helpful and demonstrated an eagerness to learn and to make sure she was following my new required processes properly,” Beier said. “Andrea was never deterred. From the outset she recognized the value in improving our processes and was 100% on-board. We have now successfully transitioned to our new procedures and are reconciling with fee accountants every month.” The program is known throughout Leavenworth as a well-maintained building. Cheatom was also recognized for her attention to detail, concern for the welfare of her staff as well as the Planters II residents. “I am impressed with Andrea,” Beier said. “I believe she is one of the hardest-working, most dedicated employees the City has. Her hard work, attention to detail, and concern for the welfare of her staff and residents make the Planters II Program the success that it is today.”

All are welcome to join with the Leavenworth community for the City’s signature winter event, the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting, Lighted Parade and Holiday Mart. The event will take place Friday evening November 22 in historic downtown Leavenworth. The times and locations include: -?A Lighted Parade that will begin 5:30 p.m. across from Leavenworth City Hall at Fifth and Shawnee Streets, move west on Delaware Street for two blocks, move south on Seventh Street to Cherokee Street, then back east on Cherokee Street where the parade will end at Haymarket Square. - A Holiday Mart will take place 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Haymarket Square, Seventh and Cherokee Streets. Vendors will have food and drinks for purchase, local honey, locally made craft items, hand-sewn designs, jewelry and many others. - The Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting will begin at approximately 6 p.m. with a short ceremony led by local dignitaries. Mayor Griff Martin will light the tree along with the winner of the first grade-coloring contest, who will be announced at the event. Evergy’s sponsorship of this event includes a light display along the creek at Haymarket Square that will remain lit throughout the holiday season. The lights coordinate with music played on a local FM radio station shown on the signage. Wednesday, November 20 is the deadline to sign up to have an entry in the parade. See the Parks and Recreation Department’s event page for more information or to register -?https://lnkd.in/gWkX6MYT For a list of free parking lots in downtown Leavenworth, see our website in the link?https://lnkd.in/gXFfd_S3?Haymarket Square will be unavailable for parking. The City Hall parking lot at Fifth and Seneca street will close at noon Friday, Nov. 22. Fifth Street in front of City Hall will close at 3 p.m. Friday Nov. 22.

We're pleased to announce that 17 Planning Sustainable Places projects have been funded to advance sustainable development in the Kansas City region! The nine projects in Kansas and eight in Missouri were chosen through a competitive process from 20 total submissions. The MARC Board of Directors and Total Transportation Policy Committee approved the allocation of $1,498,500 in grant funds for the projects. Here's a list of the awardees: Basehor, Kansas $34,000 City of Bonner Springs, Kansas $58,500 Johnson County, KS Government $135,000 City of Leavenworth, Kansas $58,500 City of Mission, Kansas $86,400 City of Osawatomie, Kansas $36,000 City of Overland Park, Kansas $57.600 City of Shawnee, KS $50,000 Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS $150,000 City Of Harrisonville, Missouri $114,000 Kansas City Area Transportation Authority $142,000 City of Kansas City, MO $150,000 City of Kearney, Missouri $75,000 City of Lee's Summit $40,000 City of Liberty, Missouri $142,500 City of Parkville Missouri $19,000 City of Platte City, Missouri $150,000 Learn more about the projects: https://ow.ly/gPmq50TVOcC

The 2024 Business Symposium is today. We were so honored to get amazing speakers and presenters from Leavenworth’s business community and beyond.