Division Engineer

State of Oklahoma; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Health, dental & vision plans

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement savings plans

EAP & wellness program

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, is seeking an Engineering Manager V for the Ada area, reporting to the Director of Systems and Operations. The role oversees a team of engineers and technicians, guiding engineering activities and ensuring compliance with agency priorities.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and substantial annual leave, with a competitive compensation of $160,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements: registration as a Professional Engineer and six years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering field.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ability to plan, organize, budget, supervise and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure resources are available for quality services and on-time performance.
• Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff to ensure completion in accordance with agency requirements.
• Directs engineering activities of all or part of an agency’s responsibility (section, branch, division).
• Develops and conducts a specific work program within an agency aligning with policies and budget constraints.
• Manages budgets for an assigned unit and ensures expenses align with budget.
• Represents the department in contacts with the public and officials, addressing questions and complaints.
• Oversees consulting engineer contracts and provides technical oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer - Director of Systems and Operations

Job Posting Title

Division Engineer

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$160,000

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO)

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.

Paid Holidays

• 11 paid holidays per year.

Longevity Pay

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title

Engineering Manager V

Division

3

Report to

Director of Systems and Operations

FLSA Status

Exempt

State Employee Status

Executive Management

Location

Ada - 12844 State Highway 3W

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for overall management of a staff of engineers, technicians and other personnel who are responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. They are differentiated from lower levels in the Professional Engineer job family in that their focus is on broader supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions that report to them.

Typical Functions

• Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported;
• Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.
• Directs engineering activities of all or part of an agency’s responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.
• Develops and conducts a specific work program within an agency in accordance with agencies’ policies, priorities and budget constraints.
• Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.
• Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.
• Oversees consulting engineer’s contracts and provides technical oversight.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level, incumbents will be responsible for executive oversight over multiple divisions of an agency involved in engineering work.

The financial impact of the incumbent’s responsibility will be greater than at any other level in the Engineering Manager job family, having responsibility for development of budgets, acquisition of funds, and oversight of expenditures of each of the divisions managed.

Complexity of function will be broad based encompassing all areas of each division’s responsibilities and is increased over that of Level IV due to the additional responsibility inherent in the oversight of multiple divisions.

Incumbents at this level will represent the agency in outside contacts, and develop and establish general policies and procedures for the divisions to follow.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer and six years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field, including three years in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; of the principles of effective supervision; of budget planning, development and control; and of finance and budget administration.

Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to manage multiple work units or program areas; to establish budget controls; to formulate and establish agency policies; and to manage multiple divisions.

Special Requirements

Persons appointed to engineering manager positions must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the date of appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.