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Engineer Your Career with the City of Topeka

The City of Topeka is seeking a professional engineer who is passionate about making a difference in their community to lead our Engineering Division.

The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for public improvement projects; this individual is also responsible for supervising the design and construction of these projects. Additionally, the City Engineer is responsible for performing all surveying and engineering work under the direction of the Public Works Director. This position will have direct authority over the Engineering Division and will also assist the Department Director with projects and initiatives related to Public Works service delivery.

Primary duties include:

• Communications: The City Engineer is responsible for communicating initiatives, issues, and other items related to the City, Department, and assigned divisions.

• Operations: The City Engineer is responsible for direct management of personnel and related services within assigned divisions.

• Budgeting: The City Engineer is responsible for preparation and implementation of Operating and Capital Budgets for assigned divisions.

• Asset and Performance Management: The City Engineer is responsible for preparation and implementation of asset and performance management in assigned divisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Must have ten (10) years of professional engineering management experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory position.
• Must be registered as Professional Engineer in the state of Kansas or have the ability to obtain Kansas reciprocity within six months of hire date.
• Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka's insurance carrier and must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Valid Kansas driver's license is required within six months of hire date.

Annual entry rate of pay: $115,000 - $140,000 DOQ

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave days each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer