Smart Sewer Engineering Section Head (Engineer Section Head)

Job Description:

Smart Sewer Engineering Section Head (Engineer Section Head)

Description

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Smart Sewer Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $7,268-$10/902/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 27, 2024


Responsibilities

• Plans and assigns specific projects or areas of work to professional and technical subordinates.
• Assists with resource needs and assignment of engineers within engineering division to meet project demands and provides diversity of assignments and project experience.
• Manages the technical aspects of the engineering Smart Sewer unit by: reviewing and approving RFQ/P scopes of work, engineering fee submittals, completed plans, specifications, drawings and estimates.
• Reviews vouchers and supports field data for partial payments for work completed.
• Approves payment per contractual requirements.
• Prepares specifications for materials and products; performs necessary research for satisfactory substitutes.
• Investigates material(s) failure(s).
• Inspects construction work in progress for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Approves and authorizes changes as necessary.
• Interprets plans and specifications for inspectors and contractors.
• Defines business and financial process by controlling expenditures within limitations of project budget; adhering to and assisting preparation of annual budget; and overseeing the development and maintenance of a schedule for Smart Sewer CIP projects.
• Defines the communication plan for Smart Sewer Engineering projects by preparing interim and completion project status reports; interfacing with customers to provide project status reports and ensuring customer needs are met.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Directly supervises 7-10 employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

REQUIRES 4 years of progressively responsible experience as a Registered Engineer. Within 6 months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer with MO Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City. Preference given to applicants with an accredited Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering and 4 years of project management experience in wastewater and combined sewer systems.


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).

Salary:

$7,268-$10/902/month