District Construction & Materials Engineer (PCE III)

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: July 21, 2025

Kansas Department of Transportation

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Scott City, Dighton, Cimarron, Sublette, Ulysses, Lakin, Southwest Kansas

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $108,555.20 to $115,959.30
• Hourly Pay Range: $52.19 to $55.74

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:

• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

• Employee Assistance Program

• For help managing daily life at no cost to you

• Infant at Work Program

• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• First-Day Coverage:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vison Insurance

• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

• Life Insurance:

• Employer paid basic group life

• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

• Retirement:

• KPERS and Deferred Compensation

• Other Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid on-the-job training programs.

• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This District Construction & Materials Engineer position works in the District 6 office located in Garden, KS.

This position advises three Construction Engineers and one Construction Coordinator and District Construction Mentor in the administration of construction and materials activities in the district. Work includes interpreting plans and specifications, participation in pre-construction conferences, field checks and final inspections. Mediates disputes between construction personnel and contractors. Negotiates extra work with contractors. Makes frequent inspections of construction projects.

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

• Advises three professional engineers (Area Engineers), three Construction Engineers and one Construction Coordinator in the administration of construction and materials activities in the district. Work includes interpreting plans and specifications, participation in pre-construction conferences, field checks and final inspections.
• Administers and directs the District Materials laboratory in required material sampling, testing, and mix design procedures within the district. Included is a district-wide quality assurance control program for construction projects.
• Administers and directs the activity of one professional engineer (Assistant Construction/Materials Engineer) in the administration of construction & materials activities in the district.
• Administers and directs the activities of the District SurvePosyor position
• Advises Area Engineers, Construction Engineers & Construction Coordinator on construction and materials policies as established by Topeka Headquarters.
• Directs or provides for the training of personnel under his/her supervision; encourages and supports the self-development, growth, and achievements of these employees.
• Reviews construction and materials reports for details and completeness. Prepares portion of annual district budget for review by District Engineer.
• Responds to emergency situations which occur outside regular working hours such as snow removal, accidents, and natural disasters.

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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.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at ... or by email at ...

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Munoz
• Email: ...
• Phone: ...

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• Transcripts (if substituting education)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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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.