Job DescriptionEssential Functions:- Provides leadership and manages the daily operations of an engineering division within the Engineering Department to meet District and Department goals.
- Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet the objectives that assist in achieving the District's strategic business plan.
- Supervise department staff.
- Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget.
- Meet with the public, contractors, consultants (engineers), regulators, and municipal officials.
- Maintain records and prepare technical reports.
- Conduct special assignments and projects of a complex nature.
- Technical functions may include but are not limited to ensuring District compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and permits.
- Oversee District programs that ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, and permits in the District's service area; oversee the management of the District's laboratory functions.
- Ensure that plans, specifications and estimates are designed, prepared, constructed, reviewed and/or bid as required for the District.
- Provide project planning and prepare the Capital Improvement and Replacement Program.
- Monitor projects under design and construction.
Additional Responsibilities:- May perform related duties as required or as delegated by the Director.
QualificationsTraining and Experience:- Bachelor degree in engineering from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Eight (8) years of licensed professional engineering experience.
- Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Considerable management and technical knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering,especially as it applies to water quality issues.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Considerable skill in planning and directing the work of others.
- Considerable skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, regulators, public officials, other District personnel and the general public.
- Considerable skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports.
- The ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
- Considerable skill in preparing technical reports and making presentations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
All current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.
Physical Demands- Stationary Position: Occasionally
- Move/Traverse: Occasionally
- Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
- Transport/Lifting: Rarely
- Transport/Carrying: Rarely
- Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
- Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
- Ascend/Descend: Rarely
- Balancing: Rarely
- Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
- Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
- Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
- Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Rarely
- Handling: Occasionally
- Grasping: Occasionally
- Feeling: Rarely
- Communicate/Talking: Constantly
- Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Frequently
- Coordination: Frequently
Work Environment- Extreme cold: Rarely
- Extreme heat: Rarely
- Humidity: Rarely
- Wet: Rarely
- Noise: Occasionally
- Hazards: Rarely
- Temperature Change: Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
- Vibration: Rarely
