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Job Description
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Water Department - Engineering, Distribution Division
Location: 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $7,268-$10,902 per month
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. * Telework available one day per pay period after the initial probationary period
Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
Responsibilities
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What you'll do- Review and approve completed plans, specifications, drawings, and estimates.
- Lead and coordinate project teams by reviewing vouchers and supporting field data for partial payments for work completed.
- Approve payments in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Prepare specifications for materials and products and perform necessary research for satisfactory substitutes.
- Investigate material failures.
- Inspect construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Interpret plans and specifications for inspectors and contractors.
- Oversee the planning, design, and construction of Capital Improvement Projects, as well as the maintenance of the current infrastructure of the KCMO Water Services Department.
- Work with the Operations and Maintenance Division, developers, other City departments, and agencies to meet codes, guidelines, and required regulations.
- Oversee schedules, budgets, and project status reports for Water Distribution Engineering Division projects.
- Assign and oversee project personnel to specific phases or aspects of projects.
- Coordinate activities to establish and improve meaningful divisional preventative maintenance work orders.
- Implement an effective predictive maintenance program for the Department.
- Directly supervise 8-12 employees.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
- Engineering projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to specification
- Projects meet regulatory and quality standards
- Staff are supported, developed, and clearly directed
- Leadership has accurate, timely project and performance information
- Leadership role with real authority and decision-making impact
- Opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy and staff development
The water distribution system is critical to public health and daily life. This role ensures infrastructure projects are planned, built, and maintained correctly while leading teams that keep the system reliable and compliant.
What you'll bring- Strong engineering and project oversight skills
- Ability to lead teams and manage performance effectively
- Experience coordinating complex infrastructure projects
- Sound judgment in technical, budgetary, and personnel decisions
- Commitment to public service, safety, and accountability
Qualifications
REQUIRES:- 4 years of progressively responsible experience as a Registered Engineer
- Within 6 months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer with MO Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Kansas City
Show moreKansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.
The spirit of Kansas City, powered by its people From Super Bowl wins to revitalizing neighborhood spaces to reimagined transportation networks, the Kansas City spirit shines in the big moments, but also in the everyday work that moves our city forward. Behind every moment of pride are the people who plan, build, grow, and serve with heart. Here, you’ll help turn bold ideas into lasting impact for generations to come.EVP Pillars and Proof Points
The programs, culture, and people that make our EVP real:
We build what lasts. People come here to serve and stay because they see their impact live on. Every park, policy, and plan make Kansas City stronger for the next generation.We dream big. Working for Kansas City means shaping what’s bigger than any one person, and we rally together to make this city shine. From Super Bowl wins to the World Cup stage, it’s our people who make those moments possible.We grow together. Our city thrives when its people do. From tuition support to leadership programs, employees build meaningful careers here, in a city where opportunity, community, and quality of life can co-exist. We show up for each other. In Kansas City, teamwork comes with a true sense of belonging. Across departments and generations, people step up, lend a hand, and celebrate one another’s wins. It’s the kind of place where everyone looks out for their neighbors, at work and beyond.
Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.
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