Road Design Leader (PCE II)

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Compensation:

Annual Salary Range: $98,363.20 to $102,635.03 

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Road Design Leader position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Road Design. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating road design projects and administering engineering policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Administer policies and procedures to be followed by squad personnel and consulting engineering firms, in the study of project locations, completion of project design, and other related assignments. Represents the Bureau in design related meetings, field checks, and public meetings. Serves as the engineer who administers the project during the Preliminary Engineering process. Provides leadership in coordinating with other Bureaus and agencies during the design process.

Guide the squad leader in planning actions and organizing the efforts of the squad in order to complete projects on schedule. Coordinates with other sections and bureaus and facilitates the initiation of required procedures. Monitors the status and progress of consultants and in-house projects

Serve as quality control engineer for the bureau and advisor to the squad leader for major complex road design projects or administrative matters. Uses creativity, foresight, and seasoned engineering judgement in anticipating and solving complex engineering problems and organizing programs and projects. This requires the incumbent remain current and have an authoritative knowledge of road design criteria, practices, policies, and procedures.

Assign projects and coordinates the utilization of the engineering staff and technicians to effectively utilize the skills and expertise within the squad. Works with other squads to share resources and address critical needs. Directs completion of work in relation to project priority and correct procedures and directs the process of developing solutions to special design problems.

Provide training for the preparation and review of plans. Conveys an understanding of the design process to subordinate engineers, technicians, and our consultant partners. Tailors training to the experience of the individual. Presents or directs presentation of training sessions for KDOT staff and consultants on specialized design subjects, such as changes in criteria and specifications or the introduction of new concepts.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions

Six years of experience in engineering

Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

The incumbent must have good oral and accomplished written communication skills.

Possess a thorough knowledge of the policies, design criteria, and procedures used in developing highway plans.

Continuing education in the form of seminars, advanced course work, and an advanced degree(s)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.