What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Officer position at City of Kansas City, MO?
Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Planning & Engineering Division located at 4600 E. 63rd Street
Salary Range: $8,650-$13,620/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 07, 2025
Responsibilities
REQUIRES an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or landscape architecture. 15 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering or planning, including 10 years as a Registered Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect with at least 5 of those years' experience directing a major division of municipal engineering or planning works. Within 6 months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Landscape Architect with Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.
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
Salary Range: $8,650-$13,620/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 07, 2025
Responsibilities
- Manages the Planning and Engineering Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Serves as department coordinate for PIAC, attending PIAC meetings and monitoring PIAC projects.
- Directs the development and implementation of Parks Department's goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
- Acts as project manager on complex construction projects, including engineering design administration, construction contracting and daily construction oversight.
- Performs presentations to the public and city leadership as required.
- Develops and maintains standard construction specifications for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Monitors and evaluates service and staffing levels to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures
- Oversees permit review and permit inspection.
- Oversees construction inspection and material testing for all Parks construction projects.
- Manages the department's GO Bond planning and implementation.
- Assigns projects and responsibility
- Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Meets with neighborhood and other community groups.
- Monitors and evaluates service and staffing levels to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
REQUIRES an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or landscape architecture. 15 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering or planning, including 10 years as a Registered Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect with at least 5 of those years' experience directing a major division of municipal engineering or planning works. Within 6 months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Landscape Architect with Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.
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
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Salary : $8,650 - $13,620
