About The Position

The Engineer Manager Licensed 16 serves as the statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Signal engineering licensed manager for the Bureau of Field Services. This third-line professional manager leads the administration, support, and oversight of statewide ITS, signals, and connected and autonomous vehicle programs through subordinate staff. The role develops, organizes, directs, and manages the department’s programs and leads implementation of the statewide ITS Strategic Plan. The manager coordinates statewide ITS activities with Regions, Bureaus, Divisions, and the ITS Steering Committee. The position manages ITS and Signal staff and oversees program budgets, schedules, technical aspects, and personnel matters. It also oversees planning and implementation of the connected and autonomous vehicle program in coordination with department leadership and the Director. The position selects and assigns staff, supports equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotions, identifies staff development needs and ensures training is obtained, and maintains proper labor relations and conditions of employment. Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
  • Seven years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including the specified experience at Engineer Manager, Engineer Manager-Licensed, Engineering Specialist, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed levels.
  • Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, organize, direct, and manage the department’s statewide ITS, signals, and connected and autonomous vehicle programs.
  • Lead implementation of the department’s statewide ITS Strategic Plan.
  • Coordinate statewide ITS activities with Regions, Bureaus, Divisions, and the ITS Steering Committee.
  • Manage statewide ITS and Signal staff and oversee program budgets, schedules, technical aspects, and personnel management.
  • Oversee planning and implementation of the department’s connected and autonomous vehicle program in coordination with department leadership and the Director.
  • Select and assign staff while ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotions.
  • Identify staff development needs and ensure that training is obtained.
  • Ensure proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.

Benefits

  • Information about employee benefits is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits and www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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