Engineer Administrator -General Engineering

Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, non-represented, Engineer Administrator position for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering. This is highly responsible engineering management, administrative, and supervisory work in assisting in the administration of programs of the Bureau of Engineering of the Department of Public Works.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the capital programs and activities of the Public Works Department's Bureau of Engineering General Engineering Division. Work includes primary responsibility for assisting in administering the planning, development, and execution of the Division’s Capital Engineering Program. Employees in this class supervise, directly or through subordinate supervisors, employees of the Bureau's General Engineering Division.

Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by the Chief Engineer through conferences and reports. The work includes implementing program goals, objectives, and activities; conducting construction plan reviews; conducting site investigations; and developing cost estimates for contracting projects.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).

General Engineering Engage in planning, organizing, and directing the implementation of capital programs and activities of the general or technical engineering division.

Supervise directly or through subordinate supervisors a large-sized staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees engaged in Bureau activities; resolve complaints from the public, elected officials, builders, developers, and others concerning Bureau projects and County policies and procedures.

Participates in the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, and other required contract submittals and documents; and develops recommendations to address appropriate changes.

Participants in the process of selecting consultants, project design, public outreach, construction, and post-construction activities.

Conducts field inspections of construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, construction and safety standards.

Prepare and review the annual Bureau operating budget request and five-year Capital Program; conduct special projects such as updating the County's Engineering and Construction Standards and related studies.

Prepares detailed engineering reports and specifications that describe Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, requests for proposals (RFPs), and grant applications.

Attend meetings with developers, engineers, and other individuals and groups seeking County approval of their proposed projects; speak before various civic and related groups to explain and promote public works programs and projects.

Prepare or direct the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports. May be designated to act as Bureau Chief in the Chief Engineer's absence.

Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques of general engineering, and trends in the field.

Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices, federal and state laws and regulations of civil engineering, the design of public works projects, and other improvements.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management.

Thorough knowledge of computer systems and operations, land development standards, regulations, and local requirements.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of program and project management.

Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the programs and activities of a highly complex Public Works Engineering Bureau.

Skill in developing long-range engineering plans and to assist in making decisions on major policy and operational problems.

Ability to perform professional engineering duties involved in the design, development, and construction management of a variety of capital improvement projects.

Ability to evaluate the progress and efficiency of bureau programs and operations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials and employees, consultants, contractors and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field.

Experience: Six (6) or more years of experience in several of the various specialized areas of engineering work, including four (4) or more years of management, supervisory, and administrative experience.

Additional Requirements

• A state registration as a professional engineer.
• A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

Experience in the management and oversight of the design and construction of capital projects including Highways, Bridges, and Drainage systems.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• BlueChoice Advantage EPO

• BlueChoice Advantage PPO

• Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

• Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

• Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

• Disability Income Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

• Direct Deposit

• Credit Union

• Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

• Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years - 13 days

• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days

• 15 years or more - 26 days

• Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

• Leave Sharing

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

• Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list your degree type and major coursework completed.

04

• Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For high school, University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation by the close of the background investigation.
• This requirement applies to me. I understand this requirement and will provide the appropriate documentation to verify my foreign education by the close of the background investigation.
• This does not apply to me.

05

Do you have six (6) or more years of experience in several of the various specialized areas of engineering work, including four (4) or more years of management, supervisory, and administrative experience?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please detail how you possess six (6) or more years of experience in several of the various specialized areas of engineering work, including four (4) or more years of management, supervisory, and administrative experience?

07

Do you have state registration as a professional engineer?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license from the State or an equivalent license from another State?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess experience in the management and oversight of the design and construction of capital projects including Highways, Bridges, and Drainage systems?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please detail how you possess experience in the management and oversight of the design and construction of capital projects including Highways, Bridges, and Drainage systems.

11

What is your skill level in Excel?

• No knowledge
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert

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What is your skill level in Powerpoint?

• No knowledge
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert

13

What is your skill level in Word?

• No knowledge
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert

14

Do you have work experience in local, state or federal government?

• Yes
• No

15

Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.

• Required Question