Engineering Manager III

Engineering Manager III

Engineering Manager III - Maintenance Engineer

Agency: 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization: District One Engineer - Chis Wallace

Location: Muskogee, Ok

Reports To: District Engineer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Division/Department: One

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for overall management of a staff of engineers, technicians and other personnel who are responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. They are differentiated from lower levels in the Professional Engineer job family in that their focus is on broader supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions that report to them.

Typical Functions: The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported;
• Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.
• Directs engineering activities of all or part of an agency's responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.
• Develops and conducts a specific work program within an agency in accordance with agencies' policies, priorities and budget constraints.
• Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.
• Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.
• Oversees consulting engineer's contracts and provides technical oversight.

Level Descriptor: Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. At this level, the incumbent will normally have supervisory responsibility over other Level I and II Engineering Managers and will be responsible for the management of engineering work units. Alternatively the incumbent at this level may have statewide responsibility for an agency program. Complexity of function will be broad based encompassing all areas of the division's responsibility. Incumbents at this level may serve as an assistant to a division engineer or as section chief for engineering activities within a division of an agency. Complexity of function of the units managed will still be focused as described in Level I. However, complexity of function of the job of the incumbent is increased due to the additional responsibility for oversight of multiple units and/or multiple program areas. Incumbents at this level, with guidance from a higher level of authority, are expected to make decisions regarding matters of agency policy, rules and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; of the principles of effective supervision; and of budget planning, development and control. Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to manage multiple work units or program areas.

Education and Experience: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer and three years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field.

Special Requirements: This position is responsible for managing the Maintenance and Budget operations of District One, as well as overseeing general activities in the District. Additionally, the role will consider Construction experience as District One moves forward with plans to create and implement a system that separates maintenance and construction tasks based on areas rather than individuals. The person in this role might also take on the duties of the District Engineer, which could involve giving public presentations and meeting with local and state officials, and property owners to address various issues. Depending on the weather and other circumstances, this position may require working outside of regular hours, including possible weekends or holidays. Persons appointed to engineering manager positions must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the date of appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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