Location: Joplin,MO, USA
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Project Coordinator - Infrastructure
Public Works Department - Engineering Division
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.
Primary Purpose
Coordinates and manages a variety of assigned capital improvement infrastructure construction projects within the City of Joplin, providing support to assigned project teams and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of infrastructure project management, including design, planning, budgeting, and construction oversight. Familiarity with Joplin Code of Ordinances, Federal, State and local laws and regulations affecting infrastructure projects. Familiarity with civil engineering principles, construction materials and methods, public works and municipal utility operations. Skill in researching and preparing informational materials. Skill in maintaining a variety of records and preparing a variety of reports. Ability to use hardware and software to track data and accumulate results; location of streets and addresses in the City of Joplin; Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with architects, engineers, construction contractors, consultants, other City employees, the public, and property owners; preparing a variety of narrative, technical and statistical reports related to infrastructure projects; identifying problems and developing solutions; Microsoft Office Suite.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Construction Technology or Management, Civil Engineering, or Inspection discipline is preferred.
Experience: Three years of sub-professional engineering work and/or construction management or closely related field is required. Accredited post-graduate level education in related construction, engineering, or inspection disciplines may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license. Certification as a Engineer in Training is preferred. Must be able to obtain Work Zone Traffic Control and Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector certifications.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Salary & Benefits
Starting at $21.222 per hour ($44,142 annually), depending on experience.
The City provides health insurance for employees and their immediate family members. The City pays 100% of the premium for the employees and a portion of the premium for family coverage.
Additional Benefits include:
* 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
* 11 paid holidays per year + 3 paid floating holidays per year
* Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
* Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
* Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
* Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
* Missouri LAGERS Retirement - employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
* Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
* Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!
Floating holiday accruals depend on employee's start date.
Essential Job Functions
* Provides support to staff and program participants for assigned and special projects related to capitalimprovement infrastructure.
* Assists Department Director and/or Supervisor to design, implement, and manage projects related tocapital improvement infrastructure across the Public Works Divisions.
* Monitors program financial and administrative performance and compliance.
* Manages project progress and processes project documentation for review and approval byDepartment Director or Supervisor.
* Coordinates program reporting and compliance activities with other team members.
* Develops documents and reports for various projects. Develops, maintains, and analyzes data neededfor decision-making and tracking purposes using a variety of database software and spreadsheetapplications.
* Researches and understands required guidelines for various projects.
* Leads project reviews as a team member and as assigned by the Department Director or Supervisor.
* Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers,both within the department as well as outside the department. Works collaboratively withcontractors, consultants and developers.
* Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
Physical Demands Requirements and Working Conditions
This position works in both an office classification and in the field. Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings and facilities; operate a motor vehicle and drive on city streets; stamina and mobility; vision to read printed materials, blueprint, and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in-person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate necessary tools and equipment. The fieldwork requires walking in areas to perform investigations and identify problems and hazards. Positions in this classification requires employees to bend, stoop, kneel, reach when completing inspections. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Must possess the ability to operate a motor vehicle; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to heavy physical work. When working outdoors, employees may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, heights, slick surfaces, cramped spaces and conditions, and mechanical hazards associated with equipment and other hazards due to working around the public. Employees may interact with upset members of the public or their representatives while enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
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