Full-time position available with the Water Department, Engineering Division, located at 4800 E 63rd St.
Salary Range: $6,489-$9,734/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. with Telework available 1 day a week after 6 month probationary period.
Application Deadline Date: May 13, 2024
Responsibilities
- Performs administrative and supervisory activities managing and engineering multiple projects related to improvements to the water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems.
- Performs professional engineering activities involving the planning, analysis, design, development, construction, renovation, maintenance or operation of utilities, assets and related projects.
- Analyzes infrastructure systems, oversees planning activities, and manages engineering projects including development of construction and/or rehabilitation projects associated with stormwater, water, and wastewater assets.
- Identifies and develops applications and work standards for improvements and efficiencies.
- Provides assistance in changes to policies and standard operating procedures.
- Performs frequent consultation with internal divisions, consultants, contractors, and other assets is required in the analysis, design, review of plans/specification, and inspection of construction work for compliance with prescribed engineering criteria.
- Exercises good judgement to resolve technical problems, manage projects, and provide data for asset risk assessment criteria.
- Provides Quality Assurance and Quality Control of contracts, construction plans, materials, and studies for adherence to Water Services rules and regulations.
- Writes requests for proposals (RFPs) or qualifications quotations (RFQs) for new projects and prepares emergency response memos.
- Verifies conformance of the plans and specifications prepared by design professionals and submits Project Status Reports (PSRs).
- Reviews submittal materials used and related data.
- Perform design, as well as drafting and computational duties in the office in preparation of studies, final plans, and specifications for projects.
- Proposes changes to the standard specifications.
- Interprets and applies City ordinances, state and federal regulations, specifications, and related standards to projects.
- Coordinates with multiple stakeholders and the public.
- Assists operations staff when issues arise.
Qualifications
REQUIRES 2 years progressively responsible experience as a Registered Engineer. 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
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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). 
