TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ASSISTANT ENGINEER 51213

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This is the first class in the Transportation District Management series. Positions in this class are responsible for directing and administering the activities of one of the transportation district's major operational programs, generally either Construction or Maintenance. Positions oversee and coordinate the various administrative, budgetary, planning, scheduling, operational, and technical activities or an assigned program in a transportation district. This class is distinguished from the Transportation Engineering Programs Supervisor by the Assistant Engineer's responsibility for overseeing all operations of a major operational program in a transportation district rather than acting as a section head. It is distinguished from the transportation District Deputy Administrator by the latter's responsibility for day-to-day operations as second-in-charge of a large transportation district with complex, high volume operational, sensitive political and public relations elements.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in the management of transportation district operational programs. The work requires independent judgment in the interpretation, application, and implementation of agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Positions coordinate the implementation of agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Positions coordinate the implementation of operating policies and procedures; develop work plans; monitor and evaluate the performance, progress, and fiscal status of work activities and projects; monitor and evaluate the status of projects and activities to ensure that schedules are met and that work activities are in compliance with federal, state, and agency policies and procedures, regulations, and laws; facilitate and coordinate work activities of residencies in order to maintain an effective and efficient district operation; monitor the expenditure of funds utilized by the district; assist in the resolution of contractual disputes; and respond to the concerns of legislators, local jurisdictions and citizens.

Supervision Given: Provides general direction to several Transportation Engineering Programs Supervisors and professional engineers. Provides technical supervision to Transportation Resident Engineers.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative direction from a Transportation District Deputy Administrator or Transportation District Administrator.

Scope: Positions in this class direct a wide range of technical activities within one of the district's major operational programs, generally either Construction or Maintenance. Recommends revisions to departmental, administrative, and operational policies and procedures and makes operational decisions which may influence the work of other districts/divisions.

Impact of Actions: The management of operational programs has a direct impact on the expenditure of state and federal funds and the maintenance and improvement of public safety and the quality of life for citizens. Decisions affect the ability of district employees to carry out their work duties and responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts are made with all levels of agency employees; federal, state, and local government officials; the general public; and private sector employees to represent the agency and obtain and provide information on agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles and practices; of personnel management principles and procedures; and of federal and state highway and/or transportation rules, regulations, and policies. Working knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and applications.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, regulations and guidelines; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals; develop administrative and operational policies and procedures; plan, develop and administer budgets; coordinate, direct, and evaluate the performance of work units; advise and direct individuals in their work; and to positively represent the agency's programs, projects, and operational and administrative objectives to political officials, business representatives and citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, public administration or a related area.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the management of a major transportation program including supervision of a variety of administrative, professional, and technical staff.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class, previously titled Highways Assistant District Engineer, was revised by the Department of Transportation and edited and validated by a Classification Review/ Specification Update team, effective January 1991.