Land Development Engineering Technician

Metrokcicc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 37,539 - 56,316; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide technical support within the Land Development Plan Review staff. The role involves reviewing infrastructure plans, processing permits, and ensuring compliance with city regulations. Candidates must have high school graduation and extensive experience in engineering drawing, GIS, and CADD. A valid driver's license is also required. Competitive hourly pay is offered with the possibility of telework after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in relevant fields or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a Level II Engineering Technology Certification or equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to Engineering Services.
• Receives and reviews public and private infrastructure plan submittals.
• Prepares permits associated with land development projects.

Skills

Engineering drawing

Geographical information systems (GIS)

Computer aided drafting and design (CADD)

Construction inspection

Mapping

Education

High school graduation

Job description

(SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN)

(Job Opening ID #518222)

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Land Development Division located at 414 E 12th St.

Normal Workdays/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM *Telework available 1 day per week after 6-month probationary period.

• Provides technical support to Engineering Services as part of the Land Development Plan Review staff.

• Receives and reviews public and private infrastructure plan submittals, verifies required documents and build invoices.

• Prepares permits associated with land development projects for issuance.

• Processes easements/agreements associated with land development projects for acceptance by the City.

• Processes agreements, easements, and other documents for routing for signatures to City staff.

• Processes Arterial Street Impact Fee credit transfers/payments.

• Reviews minor infrastructure plans, specifications, and calculations for public and private infrastructure applications to ensure compliance prior to the issuance of permits.

• Assists with the coordination of plan review comments for plats, street grading, paving, curbs, driveways, sidewalks, street lighting, sanitary/ storm, sewer, site disturbance activities involving erosion/sediment control measures.

• Research maps, records, plans, prior processes to support project data management, using the Compass KC or similar system.

• Protects the City’s interests concerning right-of-way, easements, issuance of permits that allow the construction and operation of systems/services fundamental to the makeup of the City.

REQUIRES high school graduation and 7 years of experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, geographical information systems (GIS) and equipment or computer aided drafting and design (CADD), engineering, land survey, or construction inspection or an acceptable combination of education and experience; OR high school graduation and 5 years of experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, geographical information systems (GIS) and equipment or computer aided drafting and design (CADD), engineering, land survey, construction inspection and possession of a Level II Engineering Technology Certification in any Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or “Land Surveyor in Training” as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architect; OR high school graduation and possession of the Level III Certification as “Engineering Technician (ET)” as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or a Registered Land Surveyor’s License as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Salary Range: $27.25-$40.88/hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs.

EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.