Right-of-Way Technician I or II

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Lenexa is currently accepting applications for a motivated Right-of-Way Technician I or II to work out of our Community Development department. The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy working in the field and seeing infrastructure projects progress from start to finish
• Be comfortable building relationships with contractors, utility companies, and residents
• Have a keen eye for detail and enjoy reviewing plans and conducting inspections
• Be organized and self-motivated
• Take pride in protecting City infrastructure

This position generally works office hours Monday through Friday with flexibility for overtime.

Job Summary

The Right-of-Way Technician I or II is responsible for assisting the Right-of-Way Manager in all aspects of maintaining the integrity of the City's right-of-way. This position will coordinate utility companies' work in the right-of-way through excavation permitting and inspection. The Right-of-Way Technician II will complete the same responsibilities as the Technician I, but will additional levels of independent work and less oversight. The Technician II will also coordinate utility relocations for Capital Improvement Program projects and investigate violations of excavation requirements.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in administering the excavation permitting system. This includes reviewing and issuing permits and simple database maintenance.
• Performs field inspections of permitted excavation work with minimal direction and guidance.
• Ensures that requirements for traffic and work-zone safety are met during right-of-way excavation with minimal direction and guidance.
• Reviews utility and construction plans for accuracy and conformity to City standards; performs research to locate property owners, property lines and easements with direction and guidance.
• Performs final inspections and warranty inspections.
• Performs data entry and maintains files, records and reports of right-of-way activities.
• Addresses property owner inquiries and meets with affected property owners as needed.
• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Environmental and Physical Factors

This position requires the ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions and potentially hazardous environments. This position requires the ability to walk/climb over difficult and uneven terrain to make inspections; the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs. from the knee to waist; the ability to hear warning alarms and signals; visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color to inspect projects.

Qualifications

• Technician I: minimum 2-3 years of work experience related to roadway/utility construction of inspection plus Associate's Degree in civil engineering technology, business, planning or related field.
• Technician II: minimum 5-6 years of work experience related to roadway/utility construction of inspection plus Associate's Degree in civil engineering technology, business, planning or related field.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is determined based on directly related experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime pay. Compensation ranges are as follows:

• Technician I: $25.13 - $29.14 per hour
• Technician II: $27.29 - $31.64 per hour

In addition, the City also offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
• Six weeks paid parental leave
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum 2 weeks' vacation for first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical, agility, hearing and vision test.

To apply continue and complete an online application. Be sure to attach your resume reflecting your work history and/or applicable experience you have (work, volunteer, school activities, etc.). Applications will be reviewed as they are received.