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The City of Overland Park Kansas Civil Engineer I, (Maintenance) in Overland Park, Kansas
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CITY OF OVERLAND PARK - POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Civil Engineer I, 3300 (Maintenance)
REPORTS TO: Manager, Maintenance Operations (178)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DIVISION: Public Works Maintenance 3300
JOB NO: 466
BAND/LEVEL: GRADES EXEMPT - G
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT/SEASONAL: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Provides engineering and technical support to Maintenance Division Supervisors and Field
Staff. Assists the Division Manager in overseeing the work of the Maintenance Division to meet acceptable quality
standards. Develops plans for maintenance and repair projects assigned to the Maintenance Division and manages their
implementation. Assists the Division Manager to supervise and manage the development and technical skill of
Maintenance Division staff. Reviews and analyzes work data to develop recommended work plans and funding for
Maintenance Division cost centers. Provides leadership for all team-based activities, to include project management
teams and task groups. Coordinates engineering-related activities with other Department divisions, City departments,
other governmental agencies, etc. Develops project-related briefings and presentations for the Governing Body, City
Manager, citizen groups and professional organizations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs plans, specifications and contract documents for maintenance and repair projects. Conducts site surveys and
performs engineering analysis where needed. Attends work coordination meetings. Prepares works plans for field
personnel and monitors project progress. Coordinates efforts with other departments and personnel involved with
project.
Manages assigned projects, directing all project team members and their activities, responsible for managing the
project schedule, funding and quality assurance. Prepares preliminary engineering reports and costs. Performs
preliminary field survey, gathers all necessary data, and performs engineering analysis. Reviews existing systems,
researches design alternatives, and develops cost estimates. Supervises the preparation of drawings, work
specifications and procurement of contractual services and/or materials required by the project. Communicates
effectively with identified stakeholders, including monitoring project progress and providing regular progress updates.
Collaborates in the administration of city policies, ordinances and division work practices related to work assigned
under the Maintenance Division. Interacts with consulting engineers, residents, developers and outside agencies to
resolve complaints and/ or conflicts associated with the operation, maintenance or repair of city infrastructure.
Operates computer software, including ArcMap, Google platform office software, Lucity, and Autocad drawing program.
Maintains and analyzes databases to develop informational reports required for planning maintenance activities,
expenditure funding and proposing improvements to operational activities. Conducts research and makes evaluations of
technical improvement opportunities. Prepares technical reports and proposals related to the effectiveness and
efficiencies of division work activities and work techniques.
Responds to public requests for information and inquiries regarding drainage, streets, sidewalks, traffic signal, street
lights and general engineering information. Resolves complaints and responds to work requests both verbally and in
writing. Uses reasoned judgment to review public requests, evaluate options, recommend necessary action, coordinate
recommended actions as appropriate and provide communicative responses back to the public. Provides technical
support to others engaged in resolving public req uests by supplying verbal or written information on engineering
principles engineering related analysis pertinent to resolving the situation.
Assists in the enforcement and maintenance of Division work rules. Conducts periodic inspection of field work activities
and provides observational feedback to Division Supervisors.
Oversees the quality and efficiency of Maintenance Division field staff and hired contractors. Assists the Division
Manager in developing work performance standards. Compares the Division\'s work performance and work practices
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against industry standards, City specification standards and recommended best