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The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.
The Senior GIS Engineering Technician, under the general supervision of a Supervisory Engineer, bridges the gap between engineering records, field conditions and spatial data. This role builds, maintains, and analyzes the City’s GIS database and may create engineering plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The Senior Engineering Technician also oversees records database maintenance.
Job Scope:
The GIS Engineering Technician has no direct budgetary responsibilities except as they pertain to any Capital Improvement Projects with which the GIS Engineering Technician is involved. The GIS Engineering Technician has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in drafting, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field
- Minimum (1) one to (3) three years of experience in civil engineering field related to streets, storm sewers, water lines, sewer lines, traffic, construction management, or surveying.
- Valid driver’s license required.
*Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Pay range: $24.61-$31.52 per hour
Job Scope:
The Senior GIS Engineering Technician has no direct budgetary responsibilities except as they pertain to any Capital Improvement Projects with which the Senior Engineering Technician is involved. The Senior GIS Engineering Technician has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however; the employee is expected to give guidance and assistance to less experienced technicians.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in drafting, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field
- Minimum (5) five years of experience in civil engineering field related to streets, storm sewers, water lines, sewer lines, traffic, construction management, or surveying.
- Valid driver’s license required.
*Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Pay range: $26.74-$34.23 per hour
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