Senior Assistant Maintenance Engineer – (C45/52)

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## Distinguishing Features of Work

The City of Wichita Public Works and Utilities department is the largest
public utility in the State of Kansas.

This leadership role of Senior Assistant Maintenance Engineer is
responsible for the maintenance of streets and public transportation
infrastructure which is accomplished through a number of efforts,
including street maintenance, traffic control and sign maintenance,
pavement cleaning, street lighting, and emergency response, most
frequently snow and ice removal.

Service areas include over 5,100 lanes miles of paved streets, 368
vehicular bridges, over 50,000 street signs, 429 signalized
intersections, and over 27,000 street lights. Services are provided by
145 employees supported by a $21.1 million annual budget.

The day and hours for this position:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00
PM

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

Posting may close at any time

## Examples of Work Performed

– Directs and coordinates operations and maintenance activities
related to landfill, traffic control maintenance, street cleaning,
street and bridge maintenance, snow and ice removal and
infrastructure management systems.
– Prioritizes the installation and maintenance of signs, signals,
pavement markings, and parking meters.
– Evaluates signal, signing and marking plans prepared by KDOT,
consultants and the Engineering Division.
– Inspects streets and public rights-of-way to ensure that they are
maintained in accordance with City standards and policies.
– Develops budgets and monitors expenditures.
– Meets and confers with officials from regulatory agencies, such as
Corps of Engineers, Kansas Department of Health and Education,
Kansas Department of Transportation, and with consultants employed
by the City.
– Reviews products and prepares specifications for purchase.
– Directs the development and administration of safety activities
among employees.
– Coordinates emergency response activities of the Maintenance
Division.
– Assumes responsibilities of supervisor in his/her absence.
– These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related
duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

## Requirements of Work

– Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques
involved in traffic operations and maintenance, landfill, street
cleaning, snow and ice removal, drainage, and street and bridge
maintenance activities
– Thorough knowledge of engineering principles related to pavement and
bridge maintenance and construction and maintenance
– Considerable knowledge of the Citys budgeting and estimating
principles and practices in order to develop detailed operating,
capital and contractual budgets of division
– Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to
the work
– Considerable knowledge of current literature and recent developments
in the field of civil engineering
– Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and
statistical data and to develop and prepare reports and
specifications
– Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
– Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record
information
– Ability to conduct detailed technical studies and prepare
corresponding written reports
– Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and
tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with building
construction sites
– Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
ass ociates, representatives of other organizations, and the public
– Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
writing
– Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license
– An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
of other individuals in the workplace

## Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

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Graduation from a four-year college with a bachelors degree in
engineering that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology.

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Three years of progressively responsible experience in construction,
design and/or operations engineering work.

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A Professional Engineer (PE) license, or registration as a
professional civil engineer in the State of Kansas within one year
of hiring.

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Valid drivers license.

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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the
need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training