DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Engineering Department
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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.
Hours:
· Monday - Friday
· 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
· Attends meetings outside of normal office hours.
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
