District 8 - Engineering Manager I or II

Oklahoma State Government•Tulsa, OK

17d•$110

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. Level I This is the basic management level where incumbents are typically responsible for assisting in the management of an engineering work unit. ## The complexity of function will be somewhat focused, with the unit managed being responsible for a minimum number of basic functions involving somewhat similar tasks, or being responsible for an assigned program area. Basic functions as described herein might be project design, construction engineering, traffic engineering, etc. Examples of agency program areas might be public drinking water, ground water, surface water, storm water, municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, etc. ## Incumbents at this level are expected to exercise autonomy in decision-making in those matters regarding accomplishment of the unit’s function. Level II This is the management level where incumbents are typically responsible for the management of an engineering work unit.

Requirements

registration as a Professional Engineer (Level I)
registration as a Professional Engineer and one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field (Level II)
knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems
knowledge of management principles
knowledge of the principles of effective supervision
knowledge of budget planning, development and control (Level II)
ability to design and implement engineering activities
ability to organize projects
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
ability to supervise personnel
ability to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
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.