Guymon Resident Engineer

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Guymon (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with PTO

Health and dental plans

HSA/FSA options

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in Guymon, OK, seeks a full-time Guymon Resident Engineer reporting to the Construction Engineer. The role advances ODOT projects in District 6 through on-site supervision, contract administration, and technical oversight.

Requirements include Professional Engineer licensure and strong supervision, budgeting, and communication skills. The position offers comprehensive state benefits and a competitive salary band ($115,500–$121,000 annually, exempt).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering practices and systems.
• Management principles and effective supervision.
• Budget planning, development and control.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site representative for contract administration, inspection oversight, and quality control.
• Direct and supervise Residency construction personnel and contractor oversight.
• Manage project plans, utility coordination, change orders, and pay estimates.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, policies and directives.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Management principles

Supervision

Budget planning

Oral & written communication

Project organization

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

Job Posting Title

Guymon Resident Engineer Agency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 6

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.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

EM II- $121,000 EM I - $115,500

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 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).
• 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

Guymon Resident Engineer

Department

Operations

Division

6

Report to

Construction Engineer

FLSA Status

Exempt

Location

Guymon, OK

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

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: The Resident Engineer will serve as ODOT’s authorized on-site representative, responsible for full construction contract administration, inspection oversight, and quality control on assigned highway/bridge/transportation projects. The role includes supervising inspection staff, reviewing and approving contractor submittals, enforcing contract compliance, managing pay estimates and change orders, coordinating utilities and stakeholders, resolving construction issues, overseeing final project acceptance, and other duties as assigned. Responsible for directing and administering ODOT construction projects assigned to the Residency, including supervision and coordination of Residency construction personnel, contractor oversight, construction inspections, project meetings, plan reviews, utility relocation coordination, contract administration, change orders, claims, project closeout, and resolution of construction-related issues. The position serves as the Residency's primary liaison with the Division Construction Engineer, Design Engineers, contractors, utility companies, consultants, public officials, and the general public. The position exercises independent judgment in resolving technical, contractual, personnel, scheduling, and construction issues; ensures compliance with ODOT plans, specifications, policies, and directives; and is accountable for timely project administration, employee performance and development, contractor performance, and successful completion and finalization of assigned projects. Manages residency materials laboratory, survey, audit, and inspection work units. Ensures proper management of staffing, stocking of warehouse, management of fleet, and utility processes. Oversees and manages a residency budget and assists with project planning.

Level Descriptor Levels

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. The complexity of function will be somewhat focused, with the unit managed being responsible for a minimum number of basic functions involving somewhat similar tasks, or being responsible for an assigned program area. Basic functions as described herein might be project design, construction engineering, traffic engineering, etc.

Level II

This is the management level where incumbents are typically responsible for the management of an engineering work unit.

Level I

This is the basic management level where incumbents are typically responsible for assisting in the management of an engineering work unit. The complexity of function will be somewhat focused, with the unit managed being responsible for a minimum number of basic functions involving somewhat similar tasks, or being responsible for an assigned program area.

Education and Experience Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer and one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field.

Education and Experience Level I

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Level II

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; and of budget planning, development and control. Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; and to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Level I

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; and of the principles of effective supervision. Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; and to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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

This position is located in the ODOT's District 6; Guymon Oklahoma. Guymon Residency.

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Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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