Starting Rate of Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 / Annually, DOQ
(This is an exempt benefits eligible position.)
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Do you have experience in engineering design?
Do you have experience leading a team of employees on a project?
Are you looking for the next step in your career as a Professional Engineer?
Think you have what it takes to excel in one of the Kansas City metro’s most sought after communities?
THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for an Engineer Supervisor
Why you should apply to be a part of the Engineering Team at the City of Leawood as an Engineer Supervisor:
Come on as the Engineer Supervisor in the Public Works department where the team strives for excellence in their service to each other, fellow employees, the Governing Body and ultimately the citizens of Leawood.
The Engineering Team challenges and supports each other to grow personally and professionally.
Additional Information: The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities in which the employee could increase their experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit based pay increases every year (merit increase up to 3.9% increase) and opportunities to continue to grow in the financial field. Employees also receive a Time In Service Bonus every three years of employment on their anniversary date equal to 5% of their annual salary.
Summary of the Position: The Engineer Supervisor oversees the Engineering Division and supervises Project Engineers, Engineer in Training and Engineering Technicians. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of the City’s capital improvement, public infrastructure and land development projects.
General Overview of Responsibilities:
Oversees the Engineering Division of Public Works for the planning, design, and construction of the City’s public infrastructure projects.
Oversees the planning, design and construction of the City’s publicly owned facilities.
Oversees and monitors in-house projects and consultant designs for the accuracy of final plans and to ensure compliance with construction standards, city, federal, and state codes.
Oversees private development projects as it relates to traffic, drainage, public infrastructure, City right-of-way, and easements.
Oversees the enforcement of the construction contract of public infrastructure projects.
Oversees the management of the City’s bridge infrastructure. Ensures the completion of federally required biennial bridge inspections.
Assists the City Engineer in seeking and implementing County, State and Federal project funding. Responsibilities include composing and submitting applications for funding and achieving all of the funding agency project requirements.
Assists the City Engineer with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit.
Provides guidance and technical support to City staff and the public on the City’s construction standards, public infrastructure, and projects.
Responsible for updating and maintaining the City’s construction standards and specifications.
Composes, prepares and reviews a variety of engineering documents for various committees including City Council and Public Works/Stormwater Committees.
Conducts employee performance appraisals, provides development opportunities and performance improvement needs, and handles disciplinary actions.
Responsible for the hiring, training and development of design division personnel.
Responsible for the preparation and administration of the Engineering Design Division budget.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the annual Public Works Department budget.
Coordinates with the Public Works Maintenance Division on the annual and multi-year storm water and street rehabilitation and maintenance programs and budgets.
Assists in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policy and procedures and the formulation of short and long-term development and improvement programs.
Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Provides administrative and technical support to City Committees including Planning Commission, Public Works Committee and Stormwater Committee. May be required to attend meetings.
Minimum Requirements: Must have a Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering school. Masters’ degree with coursework in Engineering and/or Public Administration preferred. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in engineering design, construction, project management or equivalent experience with two (2) years’ of experience in a supervisory or lead role. Three (3) years of experience in a municipality or public works is preferred. Supervisory or lead experience includes completing performance appraisals, directing employee's daily work assignments, or evaluating employee assignments.
Must hold and maintain a valid Certificate of Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. If registered in another state, must obtain Kansas registration within one (1) year of hire. Project Management Certification or training preferred.
Accepting Applications through Friday, December 1, 2023 Starting Rate of Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 / Annually, DOQ (This is an exempt benefits eligible position.)
Minimum Requirements: Must have a Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering school. Masters’ degree with coursework in Engineering and/or Public Administration preferred. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in engineering design, construction, project management or equivalent experience with two (2) years’ of experience in a supervisory or lead role. Three (3) years of experience in a municipality or public works is preferred. Supervisory or lead experience includes completing performance appraisals, directing employee's daily work assignments, or evaluating employee assignments.
Must hold and maintain a valid Certificate of Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. If registered in another state, must obtain Kansas registration within one (1) year of hire. Project Management Certification or training preferred.
Leawood, Kansas, a suburban community in the Kansas City Metropolitan area, is located in Johnson County, approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, MO. It covers 14.7 square miles and resembles an elongated rectangle running north/south. Interstate-435 crosses through the City and is just north of the center of the community. The City is bordered on three sides by the cities of Overland Park and Prairie Village, Kansas and on the fourth by Kansas City, Missouri. The City’s land area is approximately 75% developed and growth is expected to continue in the future.