Engineer

The Engineer position is in the Design, Construction and Compliance section within the Office of Facilities and Property Management.

They provide code and document review for agency building projects, renovation and new construction.

The Engineer position will primarily be assigned the review of building construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, with the emphasis on Engineering.

The position will also serve as coordinator for use of outside Engineering firms to assist State agencies with projects up to 1 million dollars.

This position will report to the Senior Engineer on staff.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform code reviews of building design projects prepared by design professionals in order to determine compliance of established building/fire codes, accessibility and energy regulations.
• Coordinate and manage numerous project reviews of varying project types and complexities. Focus on obtaining resolution to code compliance issues of design documents and during construction. Provide interpretation of building code requirements and answer questions regarding building code compliance during all phases of design and construction.
• Perform project planning services for agencies that do not have professional A/E staff for building construction projects. Will act as the coordinator, liaison, overseer and expediter between the project engineer, the state agency and the Department of Administration personnel.
• Provide leadership in organizing and prioritizing decision making required and advises and consults with project engineer and state agency on the building design in order to obtain the performance required by the state agency. Attend project meetings during design and construction to observe progress and to make recommendations. Oversee project engineer’s delivery of construction observation and administration services and approve project engineer service fee invoices.
• Conduct construction administration meetings including pre-construction conferences with the contractor. Review shop drawing submittals, observe field construction to ensure compliance with the documents, conducts final inspections, conduct project close-out and issues final documents to contractor. Prepare contract change orders during construction for approval by the agency.

Licensed as a professional engineer by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and five years of experience as a licensed engineer.

Valid driver’s license.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate : A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.

Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer .

A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.

The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.

The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199 .

Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

• Name : Ashley Webb
• Email : dofapersonnel@ks.gov
• Mailing Address : Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

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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.

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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions.

If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position.

The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612

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