Assistant Division Manager

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

registration as a Professional Engineer and three years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field.
a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in transportation related work plus one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity and one additional year of qualifying experience in an administrative or managerial capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; of the principles of effective supervision; and of budget planning, development and control.
Ability 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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

annual benefit allowances
a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
11 paid holidays
robust retirement savings plans
an EAP & wellness program
The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
several different medical, dental, and vision plans
options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
11 paid holidays per year
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.