Program Manager

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Program Manager works in the Planning Division’s Development Review Program, which reviews public and private sewer and drainage works proposed for construction, alteration, or reconstruction within the District’s boundaries. The role provides leadership and manages the program’s daily operations within the Engineering Department, directing, developing, and motivating staff to support the District’s strategic plan and achieve program goals.

The Program Manager plans, organizes, and directs program activities; manages and supervises assigned personnel; coordinates with other programs and departments; and maintains working relationships with public officials. Regular duties may also include coordinating with District legal staff, attending or conducting public hearings and presentations, maintaining records, and preparing reports. The position may assist with developing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, and performs related duties as required or delegated by a supervisor.

This position is designated safety sensitive. The candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test. Employees in this position are not subject to Federal D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing regulations. MSD employees must have a “meets expectations” rating.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, with major coursework in engineering appropriate to the program.
• Eight years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a related area, together with progressive supervisory experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or the ability to obtain this license within six months of hire.
• Licensure in the State of Missouri for the position’s field of expertise.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test.
• MSD employees must have a “meets expectations” rating.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable management and technical knowledge of the program area.
• Considerable skill in management techniques and their application.
• Thorough knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the program.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, private developers, governmental officials, the general public, and District personnel.
• Extensive oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in planning, supervising, and coordinating the work of others.
• Skill in preparing technical reports and maintaining records.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word-processing, and design software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and manage the daily operations of a program within the Engineering Department.
• Direct, develop, and motivate staff to meet objectives supporting the District’s strategic plan.
• Plan, organize, and direct program activities to achieve program goals.
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of personnel assigned to the program.
• Coordinate activities with other programs within the Division and Department.
• Maintain working relationships with public officials.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate activities with District legal staff and other District departments as needed.
• Attend and/or conduct public hearings and presentations.
• Assist in developing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed.
• Perform related duties as required or delegated by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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