City of Salina, Kansas · 1 day ago
Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer
Salina, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$91K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Salina, Kansas is seeking a Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer to lead projects that enhance the quality of life for residents. This role involves directing the engineering division and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of public works infrastructure projects.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Linda Lockhart
Responsibilities
Directs the engineering division & other assigned Public Works divisions
Plans, organizes, directs, supervises & reviews the work of civil engineers, engineering technicians, inspectors, construction coordinator, City surveyor, & GIS supervisor in the design & construction of public works city-wide infrastructure projects
Extensively coordinates planning & design with private contractors, engineering consultants, & governmental agencies
Administers the activities of the Engineering Division to ensure quality delivery of capital projects, as well as support services to other departments
Anticipates, expedites & resolves problems in a way that enables the Engineering Division to be productive & maximize its resources
Works closely with the Public Works Director to support administrative Public Works Operations; serves as the departmental director in the absence of the Director of Public Works
Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, & reviews other assigned Public Works divisions and/or employees
Prepares & reviews reports, research papers & studies. Directs & coordinates mapping, surveying, contract construction & contract review
Supervises maintenance of engineering records & office engineering work; coordinates field engineering with contractors; reviews maps & plats
Coordinates & implements the development of a large Capital Improvement Program; reviews purchase orders & expenditures
Participates in the development of the annual budget
Prepares & presents requests for City Commission action, Commission information memorandums, & study sessions
Serves as chief enforcement officer of illicit discharge & erosion control enforcement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering is required
Must possess a Kansas Professional Engineers license, or ability to obtain license within six (6) months from the start date of employment
Five (5) years of engineering experience is required
Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license
Must live within 40 minutes' drive time
Preferred
Experience in municipal government is preferred
Benefits
60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
96 hours of sick leave during first year.
Company
City of Salina, Kansas
Originated in 1858 under the Town and Village Act in the State of Kansas, Salina became a City of the First Class on July 9, 1920 and has had a commission-city manager form of government since 1921.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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