Licensed Land Surveyor (Principal Engineering Technician)

City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 24, 2024
  • Salary: $5,173-$7,759/month USD
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • GIS and Surveying
  • Planning and Development
  • Job Description

    Two full-time positions available with the Water Department, Permiting & Development Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
    Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
    Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024


    Responsibilities

    • Utilizes knowledge of surveying principles and practices used in a wide range of capital projects.
    • Plans, implements, and completes major assignments.
    • Work may also require extensive liaison and coordination activities with other governmental agencies, city departments, and staff.
    • Assignments are received in both oral and written form and may involve several projects simultaneously.
    • Extensive discretion and judgment are expected to be exercised by employees of this class in the planning and scheduling of work along with the collection, processing, production, and distribution of survey data and deliverables.
    • Supervises subordinates in the collection, processing, and production of survey data and deliverables.
    • Produces preliminary topographic surveys to support the preliminary design efforts of capital projects.
    • Performs and researches boundary surveys for City projects and acquisitions.
    • Creates and reviews record drawings/as-built drawings for accuracy and completeness of survey information.
    • Originates and develops easement legal descriptions and drawings for capital projects or investigations.
    • Performs staking of right of way boundaries, easements, property lines, and grading, in support of capital projects and investigations.
    • Determines the extent of right-of-way or easement encroachments.
    • Provides easements, legal descriptions, and exhibits for documentation and acquisition purposes.
    • Researches documents of all types in support of survey efforts/activities.
    • Measures movement or settlement of assets and tracking the results over time.
    • Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. in support of capital projects or efforts/activities.
    • Responds to correspondence and calls from internal and external customers.
    • Interacts with other utilities, departments, and agencies to resolve issues or questions.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.



    Qualifications

    REQUIRES high school graduation and 9 years of experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, geographical information systems (GIS) and equipment or computer aided drafting and design (CADD), engineering, land survey, or construction inspection or an acceptable combination of education and experience; OR high school graduation and 7 years of experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, geographical information systems (GIS) and equipment or computer aided drafting and design (CADD), engineering, land survey, construction inspection and possession of a Level II Engineering Technology Certification in any Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or "Land Surveyor in Training" as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects; OR high school graduation and possession of the Level IV Certification as "Engineering Technician (ET)" as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or a Registered Land Surveyor's License as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Kansas City
    • City of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the ChiefsRoyals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

    Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

     

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