DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER City of Salina, Kansas Public Works/Engineering Department Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov Join the City of Salina as the Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer & play a pivotal role in shaping our community's future. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects that directly enhance the quality of life for Salina residents. As a key player in city development, this work will be instrumental in ensuring that Salina remains a vibrant & sustainable community. The role not only promises professional growth & fulfillment but also supports a healthy work-life balance, aligning with long-term career aspirations. Discover a career where your expertise & dedication can make a lasting impact on the Salina community. Duties: 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. Anticipate, expedite & resolve 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. Education: A 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. Experience: Five (5) years of engineering experience is required. Experience in municipal government is preferred. Requirements: Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. Must live within 40 minutes’ drive time. Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Equipment: Computer, tablet, copy machine, scanner, mobile electronic device, calculator, & two-way radio. Pay DOQ EOE: $91,381-146,209/yr. Paid Time Off: 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. Application Deadline: Until filled Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov Job Type: Full-time Pay: $91,381.00 - $146,209.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person
Salary: $91,381 - $146,209 a year
Employment Type: ["Full-time"]
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