Two full-time positions available with the Public Works Department, Public Inspections Division located at 4721 East Coal Mine Road
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period complete
Application Deadline Date: July 15, 2024
Responsibilities
- Manages the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, maintenance, or operation of capital improvement projects with an emphasis on roadway projects.
- Directly manages the cost, quality and timeliness of the construction projects assigned.
- Performs construction contract administration duties required to ensure contracts are completed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Possesses knowledge of construction contracts and their constituent components required.
- Liaisons with design professionals, construction contractors, citizens, elected officials, other members of the Public Works project delivery/support teams.
- Reviews developer plans/drawings.
- Ensures quality of construction through direct field surveillance and management.
- Develops 3-phase inspections, Preparatory/ Initial/ Follow-Up, and conducts site visits to identify deficiencies and provides recommended corrective action.
- Performs quality assurance and quality control of contracts, construction plans, materials.
- Prepares ordinances.
- Maintains necessary records and prepares reports.
- Exercises good judgment to resolve technical problems.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in any professionally recognized architectural/engineering discipline as required by the hiring authority. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
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). 
