CITY OF OVERLAND PARK - POSITION DESCRIPTION

Supervises the Streets Section in the Public Works Engineering Division. Plans, coordinates, and executes the infrastructure maintenance program which includes streets, storm sewers, bridges, sidewalks and other construction projects. Plans and executes programs to meet legislated public works requirements. Supervises and coordinates work activities and schedules of professional engineers, engineering technicians, and other related professionals.

Supervises the Streets Section in the Engineering Division, providing leadership and management for all section activities and personnel. Responsible for all personnel requirements including training, performance management and general administration.

Plans programming and scheduling of infrastructure maintenance program projects to meet identified requirements. Provides preliminary studies and cost estimates to support the program. Determines personnel needs and allocations to accomplish the program.

Serves as project manager, supervising professional engineers, engineering technicians and other related professionals. Delegates work activities, monitors progress, and provides training to ensure completion of projects on schedule, with high engineering standards, in compliance with applicable city and other governmental requirements, and with adequate inter-office communication.

Coordinates the acquisition of right-of-ways, easements, and land as necessary for the execution of the program. Supervises the preparation and review of legal descriptions, easement documents, and other related documentation. Retains land appraisers, acquisition agents, title insurance companies, and other professionals for the purpose of documentation and acquisition. Provides necessary information and coordination with the City legal staff and design consultants for eminent domain actions. Coordinates with other governmental agencies in the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and land as necessary for projects with multiple governmental involvement.

Coordinates regular inspection and assessment of the City's roadway infrastructure through contract and in-house methods. Determines the scope and frequency of roadway infrastructure to be reviewed. Monitors progress of the work and compliance with industry standards.

Prepares and supervises the preparation of interlocal agreements, development agreements, engineering contracts, and other related agreements and contracts required in the process of executing the program. Provides training and policy guidance to other engineers and design professionals in the preparation of these documents. Coordinates the preparation and execution of these documents with adjoining cities, Johnson County, KDOT, and other governmental agencies.

Prepares, supervises, and coordinates the preparation of plans and specifications for street, storm sewer, bridge, sidewalk and other projects. Coordinates and conducts land surveys and supervises professional engineers, engineering technicians, and other design professionals in plans preparation. Provides training and expertise to design projects with high standards of current engineering practice and in accordance with applicable codes and requirements. Evaluates designs by applying accepted engineering principles to specific construction proposals to determine their conformance with the Overland Park Municipal Code, AASHTO policies, MUTCD, other applicable requirements, and good engineering practices.

Prepares, designs, and plans specifications for street, storm sewer, sidewalks, and other projects with the use of surveying equipment. Coordinates and conducts land surveys and supervises engineering technicians in plans preparation. Designs projects with high standards of current engineering practice as in accordance with OPMC. Prepares legal documents, specifications, contract documents and supervises construction to completion.

Responds to public inquiries in areas regarding public works standards and construction, such as drainage complaints, street, storm sewer, sidewalk requirements, and general engineering information. Directs inspectors to conduct field investigations when necessary. Responds directly to the complainant or initiates continued research when further investigation is needed. Performs site visit if non-routine situation.

Coordinates engineering-related activities with other City departments and divisions, other governmental agencies, utilities, contractors, developers, consultants and others as required.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field of study.

Professional Engineer registration in the State of Kansas or in another state with State of Kansas registration required within one year of hiring.

Master's degree in engineering, public administration, or business preferred.

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license. Must maintain an insurable driving record.

EXPERIENCE:

Eight years of progressive civil or related engineering experience. One year in a supervisory management position or additional years experience in civil engineering or engineering education.

SKILLS:

Analytic skills

Basic mathematical and accounting skills

Computer skills

Project management skills

Working knowledge of public sector administration

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Facilitation skills

Customer service skills

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read and comprehend City, State and Federal regulations

Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend possible solutions

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Diplomacy and judgment

Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions

Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions

Ability to work independently

Alpha and numeric recognition

Ability to read and understand site plans and blueprints

Understanding of computer software and hardware as it applies to engineering concepts.

Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and recommend possible solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift 20 pounds and transport 50 feet

Ability to make and receive phone calls

Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer

Ability to operate City vehicles

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect)

Direct Civil Engineer

Engineering Technicians

Indirect Construction Inspectors

The preceding job description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.