Positions in this series coordinate and manage various engineering activities in the areas of bridges, roads, and other public works; and perform a variety of technical engineering tasks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Plan, organize, manage, and administer engineering program(s); develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of engineering program(s) policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements.
- Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
- Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; recruit and hire staff; manage performance and work with staff to correct deficiencies; monitor work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives.
- Manage and coordinate work among engineering staff engaged in design, review, estimating, inspections, materials testing, surveying, mapping, drafting, and other related engineering work.
- Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, overseeing and participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
- Coordinate agreements on ordinance and development issues where responsibilities overlap, such as transportation, parks and recreation, and any other applicable jurisdictions.
- Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to projects in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
- In addition to the above duties, the senior level will: Act as deputy to the division manager by developing multi-year capital improvement programs, associated execution targets, and short- and long-term work plans; coordinate and direct large scale engineering, construction and associated real estate development projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:
Engineering Services Manager 1
- Advanced level
- Professional
- Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
- Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
- Receive direction from executive management.
- Exercise direct supervision over staff.
Engineering Services Manager 2
- Advanced level
- Professional
- Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
- Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
- Receive direction from executive management.
- Exercise direct supervision over staff.
- Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.
Engineering Services Manager 1
Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the relevant discipline in the State of Oregon.
Engineering Services Manager 2
Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.
REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
Engineering Services Manager 2
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the relevant discipline in the State of Oregon.