District 8 - Engineering Manager I or II

State of Oklahoma • Tulsa, OK

30d • $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.

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
• 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
• knowledge of budget planning, development and control (Level II)
• 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
• EAP & wellness program
• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees