The DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is looking for an Engineering Manager I-II to manage a staff of engineers, technicians, and other personnel responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance, and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. This role focuses on broader supervisory and management issues, including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions of the assigned unit.
Requirements
- registration as a Professional Engineer
- five years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field
- two years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Oversees consulting engineer’s contracts and provides technical oversight.
- 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.
- Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.
Other
- 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.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to manage multiple work units or program areas
- Ability to formulate and establish agency policies
