Job Description
Join Kansas City's award-winning Public Works department in this critical infrastructure oversight role. We're urgently seeking detail-oriented professionals to ensure compliance with federal safety standards and municipal regulations. This position offers competitive benefits, retirement plans, and the opportunity to directly impact community safety through infrastructure maintenance.
The City of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer flexible scheduling, professional development stipends, and tuition reimbursement programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections of municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and stormwater systems
- Verify compliance with OSHA, ADA, and local building codes
- Prepare detailed inspection reports with photographic documentation
- Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and city departments
- Investigate citizen complaints regarding infrastructure concerns
- Maintain digital and physical inspection records
- Participate in emergency response during weather-related incidents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 3 years construction inspection experience
- Valid Missouri Class E Driver's License
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in outdoor environments
- Proficiency with GIS mapping and inspection software
- Strong written communication skills for technical reporting
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background check