Supervisory Civil Engineer

Supervisory Civil Engineer (Job )

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Supervisory Civil Engineer position available in the Planning & Development Services Department.

Relocation assistance will be offered for the right candidate

Plans, organizes and manages the work of professional and technical staff involved in civil engineering review of plans and/or construction inspection for private development projects within the Engineering Services Division. Review and inspection responsibilities include rezoning, preliminary plats, final plats, engineering reports, public streets and storm sewer improvements, commercial site plans, residential subdivisions, residential plot plans, land disturbance plans, and floodplain management.

Coordinates engineering activities with other divisions and departments and provides staff assistance to the Manager, Engineering Services. Assists the public on issues related to private development.

1. Acts as Engineer of the Day (EOD) as needed and establishes the EOD schedule for the Division. Responds to public inquiries on drainage complaints, streets, and sidewalk requirements and general engineering information. Discusses complaints with resident(s).

2. Develops and prepares recommendations and technical reports related to engineering and construction matters.

3. Advises the City Council and Planning Commission on engineering related matters.

4. Reviews construction plans in an overflow capacity for developer-funded private and public improvements associated with commercial and subdivision development including streets, storm sewers, grading, erosion control and site construction, for conformance with City ordinances and standards.

5.Coordinates Planning Commission process for the Engineering Services Division and assigns work to staff.

6.Completes final review of Planning Commission and City Council staff reports and stipulations related to development plans. Coordinates with other divisions and the applicant on controversial/complicated projects to ensure all engineering concerns are addressed.

7. Makes public presentations to governmental and private groups and organizations. Serves on committees for the Division, Department and City as necessary.

8. Negotiates legal agreements and cooperative project agreements with private developers and/or other agencies.

9. Prepares requests for proposals and contracts for consulting services; reviews plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; makes technical engineering decisions; and establishes technical criteria and standards.

10. Represents the City in court on technical private development issues such as code violations and claims against the City relative to private development.

11. Evaluates engineering operations and activities related to inspection of public improvements and site work for private development. Develops and coordinates development and construction plan program requirements to include: standard operating procedures, plan review requirements, engineering and technical staff plan review output and quality to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of development plans and construction plans, which includes coordination with the Public Works Department, Building Safety Division and Current Planning.

Recommends improvements and modifications, including needs for computer software and other technical support items. Prepares various reports on division operations and activities when requested.

12. Manages on-call engineering contract for construction plan review and Traffic Study Review, verifies invoices, quality of work, and coordinates projects to be reviewed by on-call consult vs. City staff members.

13. Makes interpretations of and enforces the Overland Park Municipal Code and the City's Design and Construction Standards. Maintains knowledge of Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) specifications, adopted KC-APWA design standards, MUTCD guidelines, ITE Guidelines, AASHTO, NACTO and other nationally recognized standards and guidelines pertinent to public and private infrastructure permitted by the City.

14. Supervises civil engineers and planning technicians to include personnel, administration, and training responsibilities for direct reports. Prepares performance appraisals for direct reports. Works with employees to correct deficiencies and implements effective discipline. Participates in the selection of staff. Provides or coordinates staff training.

15. Investigates…