Senior Project Engineer

Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Land Development Division located at 414 E. 12th Street
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024


Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the work of professional and paraprofessional subordinates engaged in survey, design and construction and inspection of public work utilities, aviation, water, pollution control, transportation, public use, park and recreation improvements or review of plans and inspection of buildings or structures.
• Plans and supervises feasibility studies, makes advanced plans, designs, and cost estimates for planned or scheduled projects.
• Participates in public meetings and hearings.
• Designs, prepares, and administers detailed maintenance and/or modernization programs for buildings, grounds, streets, utilities, and related facilities.
• Serves as an assistant section chief in a major division dealing in architecture related activities.
• Directs and supervises employees engaged in maintaining plans, maps, and engineering records of the city.
• Trains new employees by acquainting them with office procedures, city policies, use of equipment, engineering computation and related matters.
• Reviews developer plans and drawings; prepares ordinances to construct private utility systems.
• Maintains necessary records and prepares reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES a Professional Engineer registration. Must pass a preemployment drug screen as prescribed by the City. Within 6 months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer with Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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