Area Superintendent

Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Street Preservation Division located at 4721 Coal Mine Road
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 13, 2024


Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages construction projects for Public Works.
• Focuses on neighborhood sidewalks and traffic calming.
• Makes periodic studies and reviews of crew complements related to various repairs.
• Assigns general maintenance responsibilities or specific work projects to subordinate supervisors.
• Confers with and advises subordinates on problems encountered in repair, and maintenance.
• Reviews work for adherence to instructions and departmental and divisional policies and standards of operation.
• Reviews and approves material lists.
• Prepares preliminary budget estimates based on field inspections, data from records, and knowledge requirements from past operations.
• Develops standard operating procedures for all maintenance and repair jobs.
• Schedules contractor's work.
• Oversees and troubleshoots problems that arise during construction.
• Performs related work as required.
• Sets up and operates training courses where necessary and generally inspects work in process and upon completion.
• Work is reviewed through discussions and written reports by a technical or professional superior and the extent to which existing sidewalks and traffic calming are efficiently and adequately maintained.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 5 years experience of a progressively responsible nature in the construction or maintenance of public works programs, including 1 year at the level of General Supervisor; OR an accredited Associate's degree in engineering or a related field, and 3 years engineering of public works maintenance and construction work of a progressively responsible nature, including 1 year at the level of General Supervisor. Preference given to those with 2 years of supervisory experience in the area of construction of sidewalks and/or traffic calming or previous experience with E-Builders.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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