Section Chief, Engineering Construction

Position: Section Chief, Engineering -- Construction
Department:
Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works

Anticipated

Work Schedule:

Flex

Reports To:

Deputy Chief, Engineering

Full Time or Part Time:
Full

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Bargaining Unit:
Non-bargaining

Classified or Unclassified:
Classified

FLSA:
Exempt

Classification Function

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, manage, and control a section in the construction section. The incumbent also provides highly responsible administrative support to Chief Deputy Engineer.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a senior management classification with responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling a section of the Public Works Engineer Office, under general direction. This class requires the analysis and solution of operational, technical, administrative, and management problems related to engineering. The employee is expected to meet, consult, and collaborate with the Chief Deputy Engineer to discuss plans, programs, and objectives, and to present solutions to identified concerns.

The incumbent exercises discretion in applying policies and procedures to resolve organizational issues and to ensure that assigned activities are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Plans, organizes, directs, and controls assigned functions in compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and engineering requirements; in conjunction with the Chief Deputy Engineer, directs projects, programs, objectives, policies, procedures, and staffing plans; designs and approves plans; develops funding strategies for projects; advises County Engineer and Director on policy and project status; performs the work of lower level engineers when short-staffed.

* Supervises and directs the work of assigned section in the Public Works Engineer Office and other assigned staff; directs staff to ensure work completion and maintenance of standards; plans, assigns, and reviews work; coordinates and/or provides training and instruction; evaluates employee performance; responds to employee questions, concerns, and problems; approves employee timesheets and leave requests; prepares and reviews documents related to timesheets, requests for leave, and overtime;

develops and monitors unit work plans and work performance standards; monitors and provides for training needs; meets with employees individually and as a unit; recommends personnel actions including selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, or discharge.

* Evaluates project progress and prioritizes work assignments; evaluates consultants for new projects; observes and inspects field projects under construction; develops solutions to project problems; observes field conditions of proposed projects.

* Reviews all incoming and outgoing correspondence; drafts letters to respond to correspondence; responds to inquiries from other public agencies; serves on various committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings, conferences, seminars, and training.

Minimum Requirements

* A Bachelor's Degree in Civil engineering or Civil/Construction engineering technology or a related field desirable with nine (9) years previous experience, including one (1) year of supervisory or engineering project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

* A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Additional Requirements

* Must obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license from the state of Ohio within 6 months of hire date. Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements

* Ability to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to operate a measuring wheel, slump cone, and various hand tools (e.g. hammers, chisels, screwdrivers).

Technology Requirements

* Ability to operate a variety of software and databases including computer aided design (CAD) software (Auto Cad;…