Company:
City of Wichita, KS
Location: Wichita
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $56,841.00 - $101,063.00 Annually
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Civil Engineer
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: PWU Engineering
Opening Date: 02/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is professional civil engineering work in the development and design oversight of municipal public improvement projects, which requires the ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems. Work may involve project management, design of small projects, supervision of technical staff, and communicating with other departments, the general public, contractors and/or consultants. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress towards goal attainments.
Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
Posting may close at anytime once max number of applicants has been reached.
Examples of Work Performed
Required Experience and Training
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
The following validates my highest level of education...
02
My degree major is in the following discipline:
03
This position requires you to be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas. Please identify your current status.
04
How many years of design experience on civil engineering projects in the private sector do you have
05
Briefly describe your most challenging engineering project to-date. Explain why this project was challenging; your role, and the outcome.
06
I have a valid driver's license or am willing and able to acquire a valid driver's license.
07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Question
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Civil Engineer
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: PWU Engineering
Opening Date: 02/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is professional civil engineering work in the development and design oversight of municipal public improvement projects, which requires the ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems. Work may involve project management, design of small projects, supervision of technical staff, and communicating with other departments, the general public, contractors and/or consultants. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress towards goal attainments.
Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
Posting may close at anytime once max number of applicants has been reached.
Examples of Work Performed
- Engineering review of water, sewer, drainage, paving and park plans; which includes the review of multiple Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) simultaneously
- Oversee the design budget and schedule of multiple CIP projects
- Review and acceptance of technical documents such as right-of-way tract maps and legal descriptions, agreements and permits
- Design of small infrastructure projects such as: dirt street paving, utility extensions and parking lot paving projects by establishing plan profile and/or reviewing alignment options from survey data
- Prepare and review standard specifications and project specific special provisions
- Collaborate in the ongoing development of infrastructure design standards and standard details
- Communicate with other departments on project design and development as well as issues such as right-of-way acquisition, coordination on planting materials, and construction support
- Prepare documentation for City Council agenda items
- Use technology-based mapping tools such as GIS and/or ArcView to aide in the review of plans and determine if additional survey data is needed
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
- Knowledge of modern principles and practices of professional engineering
- Considerable knowledge of techniques of design, construction and maintenance of public improvements projects and operating systems
- Ability to perform technical research work and to advise on complex infrastructure related problems
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
- Ability to make engineering computations, create estimates and write technical reports
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
- Ability to occasionally transverse uneven terrain, ascend and descend steps or a ladder, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with construction sites
- Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret building plans and specification from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as thirty characters per inch
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to acquire and maintain a Kansas Driver's License, as required
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited university.
- A registered Professional Engineer in State of Kansas or the ability to acquire it within the probationary period (the first six months of employment).
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited university with a civil discipline.
- Five years design experience on civil engineering projects in the private sector.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
The following validates my highest level of education...
- Some High School
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate/JD
02
My degree major is in the following discipline:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Geography
- Urban Studies
- Public Administration
- Law
- Economics
- Urban or Regional Planning
- I do not have an advanced degree in the above
03
This position requires you to be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas. Please identify your current status.
- I am currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas.
- I am not currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas but am willing and able to obtain within six months of hire.
- I am not currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas and not willing or able to obtain within six months of hire.
04
How many years of design experience on civil engineering projects in the private sector do you have
05
Briefly describe your most challenging engineering project to-date. Explain why this project was challenging; your role, and the outcome.
06
I have a valid driver's license or am willing and able to acquire a valid driver's license.
- Yes
- No
07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
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