Deputy Chief Engineer (DOT)

State of careers Rhode Island

2d • $143,904 - $162,991 • Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the administration and operation of a major subdivisional transportation engineering program within the Department of Transportation, specifically in Design or Construction Management Sections. The role involves highly difficult and responsible administrative work of a professional engineering nature, assisting in the coordinating and directing of major civil engineering activities. The Deputy Chief Engineer serves as the acting Chief Engineer in their absence and performs related duties as required. The position works under the administrative direction of the Chief Engineer, with significant latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports for compliance with departmental policies, objectives, laws, rules, and regulations. The role also plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of subordinate divisional staff engaged in carrying out a statewide transportation engineering program.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, materials and methods of road and bridge design, construction and highway maintenance.
• A thorough knowledge of transportation engineering problems and techniques peculiar to the state.
• A high degree of skill and administrative ability in organizing, directing and coordinating a state highway engineering program.
• The ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with federal, state and local officials, subordinates and the public.
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Civil Engineering.
• Considerable employment in a highly responsible administrative engineering capacity in transportation engineering, design, construction and highway maintenance.
• Possess a certificate of a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Maintain such certification as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and operation of a major sub-divisional engineering program within the Department of Transportation: Design, or Construction Management Sections.
• Serve as the acting Chief Engineer in case of the absence or inability of the Chief Engineer to discharge the powers and duties of the position.
• Perform highly difficult and responsible work of a professional civil engineering nature in directing divisional engineering activities.
• Review and discuss work of the division and assistants and subordinates.
• Review and approve or reject materials, equipment requisitions and work orders of the various sections.
• Inspect the work of the division’s projects and activities in the field.
• Consult with the Chief Engineer on matters of policy, special projects and other matters affecting the state transportation program and, as required, to provide professional engineering advice on such matters.
• Evaluate present programs as to their effectiveness and efficiency in attaining their objectives; prepare future plans and budget allocations based on this evaluation.
• Coordinate program planning and development with state and local agencies and with private organizations.
• Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer on program planning and implementation, on budget requirements, and on staffing needs.
• Assist the Chief Engineer and Director in labor relations and other personnel administration matters, as required.
• Maintain an effective public relations program which will provide an understanding of divisional policy and of the functions and objectives of the various programs and activities.
• Review existing laws, proposed legislation, rules and regulations and make recommendations.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Quality Verification / Quality Assurance Program for RIDOT's Bridge Inspection and Loan Ratings operations.
• Develop and update Department Quality Procedures in relation to the National Bridge Inspection Standards and FHWA 23 Metrics.
• Review bridge inspection data to ensure conformance with FHWA Bridge Inspection Metrics.
• Review bridge inspection reports, rating reports, and other documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Evaluate internal processes as to their effectiveness and efficiency and provide improvement recommendations based upon the results of these reviews.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014, must participate in the direct deposit system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager