Permit Inspector (Engineering Technician Lead)

Job Description:

Permit Inspector (Engineering Technician Lead)

Description

Full-time position available with the Public Works Department - Traffic Permits Division
Location: 4721 Coal Mine Rd
Pay Starting at: $23.98 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m.
Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

About Us

About the Public Works Department

At Kansas City Public Works, we keep the city moving. Our department manages the infrastructure residents rely on every day; from streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and traffic signals to major capital improvement projects that shape the city's future. We also oversee waste services and drive initiatives that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life across Kansas City neighborhoods. Every project we take on supports one goal: a well-maintained, sustainable city that works for everyone who lives, works, and travels here.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Reviews and issues excavation, street plate, and track access permits.
• Inspects utility and contractor work within the public right-of-way to ensure compliance with City standards and approved permit conditions.
• Monitors excavation, restoration, traffic control, and site safety activities to protect the public and City infrastructure.
• Ensures work zones are maintained in a safe condition for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and nearby residents.
• Coordinates with utility companies, contractors, railroad representatives, City departments, and the public regarding permitted work activities.
• Investigates and addresses permit violations, safety concerns, and restoration deficiencies.
• Documents inspection activities and prepares reports, correspondence, and project records.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and concerns regarding construction activities, street closures, and right-of-way impacts.
• Conducts follow-up and warranty inspections to verify proper restoration of streets, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• High school graduation AND
• five (5) years of related and increasingly responsible experience in engineering, drawing, mapping, automated mapping, geographical information systems (GIS) and equipment, computer aided drafting and design (CADD), engineering, land survey, construction inspection and related fields OR
• High school graduation AND
• Two (2) years of experience at the level of Engineering Technician and possession of one of the two certifications:
  • Level II Engineering Technology Certification in any Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical discipline as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
  • "Land Surveyor in Training" as issued by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects
  • Class B Wastewater Collections System Certification from the Missouri Water Environmental Association OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to pass a background check, preemployment drug screen, and physical examination as prescribed by the City
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO Policies

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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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 [email protected] .

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).