CAD Section Supervisor; Supervisor - Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location:

1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204

Benefits:
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This position will supervise the CAD section within the Civil Engineering and Drafting (CED) Division of the Engineering Services Group. This position will provide supervision, organization, planning, coordination, direction, and training to all CAD technicians, as well as CAD support for all capital projects within PBOT that are designed by division staff engineers. This position has 6 CAD Technicians who report directly to them and reports to the CED Division Manager.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. PBOT envisions transportation facilities that are designed and managed to improve walking, biking and driving, and Portland stands as a national leader in innovative transportation solutions.

The CED Division delivers engineering design for multimodal capital projects—such as arterial and neighborhood street reconstruction, traffic safety enhancements, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities. Success in this section requires strong communication, technical curiosity, and the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Lead
  , supervise, and provide assistance to the CAD Section; create a positive and supportive work environment; enforce workplace safety; promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Create standard practices, policies, and procedures for day-to-day operations of the unit, programs, projects, or tasks; establish goals and direction and communicate expectations to staff.
• Assist
  in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of CAD Section and Bureau/Office programs and projects.
• Develop and monitor unit performance and identify opportunities for improvement; oversee development of new tasks and responsibilities for programs and projects.
• Ensure that critical unit functions are completed, and tasks and duties assigned to staff are achieved within schedule and budget, or progressing as scheduled.
• Assist in the development and administration of the unit’s budget, including cost analysis of programs, projects, and staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a technical field related to the organizational unit, or professional certification in a field related to the unit.
• At least two (2) years of experience performing work similar to that of subordinate staff. Experience working for a public agency.

• Experienced Leader
  :
  An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility
• Excellent Communicator: Strong communication skills, including written, in-person, virtual, and group settings to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Relationship Builder: Values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support a team-oriented culture and accomplish objectives with others effectively.
• Technically Strong
  :
  Has strong technical skills and subject matter expertise in computer aided drafting as well as relevant drafting software and…