• Directs and coordinates operations and maintenance activities related to landfill, traffic control maintenance, street cleaning, street and bridge maintenance, snow and ice removal and infrastructure management systems.
• Prioritizes the installation and maintenance of signs, signals, pavement markings, and parking meters.
• Evaluates signal, signing and marking plans prepared by KDOT, consultants and the Engineering Division.
• Inspects streets and public rights-of-way to ensure that they are maintained in accordance with City standards and policies.
• Develops budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Meets and confers with officials from regulatory agencies, such as Corps of Engineers, Kansas Department of Health and Education, Kansas Department of Transportation, and with consultants employed by the City.
• Reviews products and prepares specifications for purchase.
• Directs the development and administration of safety activities among employees.
• Coordinates emergency response activities of the Maintenance Division.
• Assumes responsibilities of supervisor in his/her absence.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques involved in traffic operations and maintenance, landfill, street cleaning, snow and ice removal, drainage, and street and bridge maintenance activities
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles related to pavement and bridge maintenance and construction and maintenance 
• Considerable knowledge of the City's budgeting and estimating principles and practices in order to develop detailed operating, capital and contractual budgets of division
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to the work
• Considerable knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of civil engineering 
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical data and to develop and prepare reports and specifications
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to conduct detailed technical studies and prepare corresponding written reports
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with building construction sites
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

• Graduation from a four-year college with with a bachelor's degree in engineering that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology required. 
• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in construction, design and/or operations engineering work required. Applicants with experience in government (municipal) engineering preferred.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, or registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of Kansas within one year of hiring is required.
• Valid driver's license required 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

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