Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Two full-time positions available with the Water Department, Stormwater Investigations and Inspections Division located at 1800 Prospect Ave and one full time position available with the Public Works Department, Capital Projects Division located at 4721 Coalmine Rd.
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Water: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Public Works: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 10, 2023

Responsibilities

Water-Stormwater Investigations and Inspections:

• Investigates Storm Water and Wastewater concerns and requests.
• Documents information in Hansen and writes work orders for Storm Water and Wastewater cleaning and repair crews for work needed to ensure that the sewers are maintained and in good working condition.
• Resolves assigned service requests in Hansen and or reassigning service requests to the CCTV Investigations section.
• Works alongside wastewater maintenance investigations and inspections and other city divisions to resolve problems pertaining to the sewer systems.
• Managed the storm lot mowing crews.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts, specifications, land descriptions and other documents.
• Manages PeopleSoft cases assigned to storm water investigations, cleaning and repair.
• Develops and recommends appropriate methods, procedures, and applications for the effectiv uses of GIS technology.
• Submits information to GID section with updated information and drawings to ensure mapping is accurate.
• Meets with contractors and property owners to discuss issues and resolve problems pertaining to storm and wastewater sewers.

Public Works-Capital Projects:

• Inspects the City Right of Way utility construction permits and utility cuts.
• Manages assigned permits.
• Performs backfill inspections to assure proper materials are used in the excavations.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 5 years of related and increasingly responsible experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, GIS and equipment, CADD, engineering, land survey, construction inspection and related fields; OR high school graduation and 2 years of experience at the level of Engineering Technician and possession of either the Level II Engineering Technology Certification in any Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); the Land Surveyor in Training as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects; OR the Class B Wastewater Collections System Certification from the Missouri Water Environmental Association; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City. For Public Works, preference given to candidates with previous construction inspection experience.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x9cwartime\xe2\x80\x9d and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code \xc2\xa7 4211).