Division Director

State of Indiana

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 106,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness rewards

LinkedIn Learning access

Free parking

Pension plans

Education reimbursement

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Indiana, Department of Natural Resources, seeks a Licensed Professional Engineer to supervise a team of engineers across Water Resources, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Architects and Engineers to design and construct facilities to Public Works standards.

This exempt role requires leadership, supervision of staff, budget oversight, and the ability to coordinate with agencies and the public to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure for

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of agency programs and public resources.
Strong understanding of state policy and program evaluation.
Ability to develop and measure program outcomes.
Ability to build relationships with public and private leaders.
Analytical thinking and sound judgment for recommendations.
Excellent communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness and strategic planning.
Develop plans, policies, resources, and mission alignment.
Provide guidance to agencies and the public on laws and rules.
Supervise staff, assign workloads, train and evaluate performance.
Monitor agency budgets and financial projections.
Coordinate with government and media on communications.
Collaborate with other officials on planning and controls.

Skills

Agency programs knowledge

Public policy understanding

Program evaluation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About The Department Of Natural Resources (DNR)

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana’s citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

Role Overview

The incumbent must be a Licensed Professional Engineer and will supervise a team of engineers in the field of Water Resources, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. As a member of the Engineering Team you will work with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers to supervise the design and construction of facilities and DNR properties to Public Works Standards.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day In The Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
Develop and coordinate plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.
Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
Monitor agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
Communicate with news and other media. responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues (i.e. federal and/or state agency directors, etc.).
Coordinate, review and evaluate the use of appropriate controls and standards for the agency.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You’ll Need For Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices.
Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.
Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.
Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.
Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. Perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information, and to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

A Degree Is Not Required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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