Engineering Manager III (Maintenance Engineer)
Agency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Supervisory Organization
Administration
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
January 11, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$111,000 - Level III
Job Description
ENGINEERING MANAGER III (MAINTENANCE ENGINEER)
Basic Purpose
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.
Typical Functions
• 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.
Level Descriptor
At this level, the incumbent will normally have supervisory responsibility over other Level I and II Engineering Managers and will be responsible for the management of engineering work units. Alternatively the incumbent at this level may have statewide responsibility for an agency program. ## Complexity of function will be broad based encompassing all areas of the division's responsibility. ## Incumbents at this level may serve as an assistant to a division engineer or as section chief for engineering activities within a division of an agency. ## Complexity of function of the units managed will still be focused as described in Level I. However, complexity of function of the job of the incumbent is increased due to the additional responsibility for oversight of multiple units and/or multiple program areas. ## Incumbents at this level, with guidance from a higher level of authority, are expected to make decisions regarding matters of agency policy, rules and regulations.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer and three years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; of the principles of effective supervision; and of budget planning, development and control. Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to manage multiple work units or program areas.
Special Requirements
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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