Employment & RFPs

Employment Opportunities

Working at SMCOG

The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG), a Regional Planning Commission serving a 10-county region with over 80 units of local governments including the City of Springfield and the metro area, is administered by Missouri State University’s Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM). CRPM is an applied research center for MSU’s School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES). The Center supports Missouri State University's mission of producing educated persons and providing public service, with a focus on the University's themes of public affairs and economic development.

Please scroll down for RFP/RFQs and check back for employment opportunities with SMCOG/CRPM.

RFP/RFQ/RFBs and other opportunities:

Training and Professional Development Sessions

As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening local capacity and supporting effective governance, SMCOG is launching a recurring series of educational programming and professional development opportunities. These sessions are intended to serve:

Local government elected officials and staff
Planning and zoning professionals
Economic development organizations
Regional Planning Commissions
Nonprofit and institutional partners
Other regional and statewide stakeholders

SMCOG anticipates offering at least one training session per month beginning in May 2026, with a mix of in-person and virtual formats. Proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis through December 1, 2026 to support the development of a rolling training schedule. First date of consideration: April 20, 2026. View the full RFP here.

Stone County Planning and Zoning Director

Stone County, MO is seeking qualified candidates for the Planning and Zoning Director position. The full job description can be found here.

This posting is Open Until Filled. First date of consideration is May 1, 2026.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Gordon Weathers, Presiding Commissioner, Gordon.Weathers@Stonecountymo.gov

SMCOG is Hiring!

The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) and the Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) at Missouri State University offer a variety of career and internship opportunities.

Current Opportunities

Transportation Planner
Part-time Internships in Planning, GIS, and Graphic Design – contact AishwaryaShrestha@MissouriState.edu to learn more.

About SMCOG & CRPM

SMCOG serves 10 counties and 78 cities in Southwest Missouri, providing professional planning services in land use, transportation, economic development, and more. CRPM is the Missouri State University department that staffs and administers SMCOG. Together, we are widely regarded as one of the premier planning agencies in Missouri and have received multiple national awards for innovation and community impact.