What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Supervisor position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to supervise the work of engineers and engineering technicians to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Oversees design of plan specifications and cost estimates for projects. Conducts risk assessments. Participates in annual capital budgeting and monitoring of expenditures. Drafts resolutions for Council consideration and reviews studies to identify future capacity and infrastructure needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring and/or discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Manages construction and Capital Improvement Projects.
- Prepares budgets, monitors expenditures, and reviews estimates of time and resources.
- Prepares and oversees preparation of engineering documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, maps, and standards.
- Drafts resolutions, ordinances, and memos for City Council consideration.
- Serves as subject matter expert for department; advises departments, construction experts, and public.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.
- May be responsible for the billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- 5 to 7 years’ experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
Licenses or Certifications
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering and construction, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, structures, geotechnical, transportation and/or sanitary sewer.
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.
- Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and/or production methods.
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of construction and building trades.
- Engineering design software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, office software and computer drafting.
- Maps, deeds, plats and plans.
- Planning and zoning regulations.
Skill in:
- Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Organizing and managing time effectively.
Ability to:
- Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.
- Provide effective customer service.
- Develop and conduct training.
- Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.
- Handle situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
- Construction site – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Sometimes
- Right of way environment – Sometimes
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Moving mechanical parts – Sometimes
- Fumes or airborne chemcials or substances – Sometimes
- Loud noises (85 decibels) – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hours/Days
Generally Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Attendance at meetings outside regular hours is expected.
Starting Salary
$80,309 - $117,270 annually, commensurate with education and experience
Pay Grade
112
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Generally Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Attendance at meetings outside regular hours is expected.
This position is opened until filled, with a preferred application date of January 20, 2026.
This position is opened until filled, with a preferred application date of January 20, 2026.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $80,309 - $117,270