Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Streets & Traffic Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $7,268-$10,902/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 6, 2024
Responsibilities
- Manages Sidewalks and ADA functions within the department, planning business objectives with a focus on customer service.
- Assists senior leadership in planning, developing, directing, and managing departmental programs including but not limited to Sidewalks and ADA Programs
- Represents the department in working with the public.
- Consults with representatives from other city departments and other cities to run operations efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborates within the various divisions within the department to address specific infrastructure projects to streamline the process and deliver them on time and within budget.
- Develops and manages budget for specific programs for operational purposes.
- Proactively assists in the long-range programs with the department.
- Identifies key areas of improvement within the programs and presents to senior leadership with solutions and next steps
- Resolves crises on the field using sound judgment
- Presents to City Council and plan and lead public meetings.
- Develops and supervises training programs for new technical personnel.
- Reviews and approves payments, and change orders per contractual requirements.
- Prepares and creates contracts to address various needs within the department.
- Assists senior leadership with the preparation of a five-year capital improvement plan.
- Co-manages the Public Works standard committee.
- Supervises the manager of the street preservation program within the department, planning business objectives with a focus on customer service and coordination with utilities.
- Leads in developing policies and processes for new assets life cycle for Asset Management related directly to the Public Works Department.
Qualifications
Preference given for an accredited Bachelor's degree and 2 years of expereince in the private/public sector. 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). 
