CAD Section Supervisor (Supervisor I - Exempt)
About The Position
The CAD Section Supervisor supervises the CAD section within the Civil Engineering and Drafting (CED) Division of the Engineering Services Group. The role provides supervision, organization, planning, coordination, direction, and training to CAD technicians, and provides CAD support for PBOT capital projects designed by division staff engineers. Six CAD Technicians report directly to this position, which reports to the CED Division Manager. The CED Division delivers engineering design for multimodal capital projects, including arterial and neighborhood street reconstruction, traffic safety enhancements, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The supervisor supports a fast-paced, collaborative environment and promotes workplace safety, equity, and respect for a multicultural workplace. The position is based at 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; an alternate schedule may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a technical field related to the organizational unit, or professional certification in a field related to the unit.
- At least two years of experience performing work similar to that of subordinate staff.
- Knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the CAD Section, and ability to interpret and apply them.
- Ability to supervise and direct diverse technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and others encountered in the course of work.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Strong technical skills and subject matter expertise in computer-aided drafting and relevant drafting software.
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical individuals in written, in-person, virtual, and group settings.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and respond to situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working for a public agency.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and assist the CAD Section and its staff.
- Create a positive and supportive work environment, enforce workplace safety, and promote an equitable workplace respectful of a multicultural society.
- Create standard practices, policies, and procedures for day-to-day unit operations, programs, projects, or tasks.
- Establish goals and direction and communicate expectations to staff.
- Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and administering CAD Section and Bureau/Office programs and projects.
- Develop and monitor unit performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee development of new tasks and responsibilities for programs and projects.
- Ensure critical unit functions are completed and staff tasks and duties are achieved within schedule and budget, or are progressing as scheduled.
- Assist in developing and administering the unit budget, including cost analysis of programs, projects, and staff.
- Provide CAD support for PBOT capital projects designed by division staff engineers.
- Provide supervision, coordination, direction, and training to CAD technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
