The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Manager II to oversee the management of a staff of engineers, technicians, and other personnel who provide engineering expertise, guidance, and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public.
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- 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;
- Knowledge of finance and budget administration
- Ability to design and implement engineering activities;
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.
Other
- Five years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field, including two years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to manage multiple work units or program areas;
- Ability to establish budget controls;
- Ability to formulate and establish agency policies
