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Job Summary

Provide oversight and support to Engineering and Construction Division activities; manage the approval process for the District’s engineering and maintenance programs; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the AGM of Engineering and Construction Division; and perform related duties as assigned. This single position classification is responsible for directing a broad variety of engineering activities across divisions. Functional decisions and recommendations by this individual could have District-wide impacts.

This classification is primarily responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the following areas: Research and Development; Design Engineering; Maintenance Engineering; Transit System Reliability; Configuration Management; Computer-Aided Drafting; Quality Assurance and Control; Contract Construction; Supervisory/Administrative; and Public Information.

Supervision

Supervision Received
The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Supervision Exercised
This class provides direct and indirect supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics

N/A

Essential Functions

Research and Development:
Assume responsibility for District’s engineering services and activities including research and development in the areas of electronics, communications, train control, traction power, architectural, computer systems; civil, track, structural, mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering; and design and construction projects and programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Plan, organize, assign, administer, direct, review, and evaluate departmental programs and activities related to the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the District’s transit facilities and equipment. Provide administrative direction in the development of the District's capital improvement and renovation programs, monitors progress; sets priorities, implements changes. Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluate impact upon District operations; recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements.

Design and Maintenance Engineering:
Establish and administer design criteria and design standards; provide quality assurance and control oversight to engineering activities for compliance to approved design criteria and standards; coordinate and conduct transit system reliability review; monitor and oversee the District's configuration management program; manage and coordinate computer-aided drafting standards.

Supervisory/Administrative:
Establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency effectiveness and quality of service delivery methods, procedures, and work product; allocate resources accordingly. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the departmental budgets; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Provide administrative direction to a multi-disciplined engineering organization involved in the development, design, modification, repair, maintenance, acquisition, and construction of facilities and equipment. Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

Public Information:
Explain, justify and defend District’s programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Represent Engineering’s departments to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies. Coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees. Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attend and participate in professional group meetings. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of relevant engineering disciplines. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Job Demands

Physical and Mental Requirements:
(1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Knowledge and Abilities

Required Knowledge of:
Operations of a comprehensive multi-disciplined maintenance and engineering program.
Principles and practices of civil, electrical, mechanical, and related transit engineering disciplines.
Principles and practices in architectural design.
Principles and practices of policy development and administration.
Principles and practices of construction contract administration.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of transit system reliability and maintenance.
Principles of project scheduling and management.
Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Principles and practices of configuration management.
Principles and practices of quality assurance.
Principles and practices of computer-aided drafting.

Required Ability to:
Manage a comprehensive multi-disciplined engineering and maintenance program.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze and assess policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Computer Skills with:
Common word processing software.
Common spreadsheet software.
Common database applications.
Email, contract management, and scheduling software.
Integrated database and document management.
Presentation software.
Computer-aided Drafting (CAD) software
Project management/flowcharting software

Minimum Qualifications — Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Required Prior Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Six years of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Required Prior Experience:
Eight years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in management and administration of major professional engineering programs, preferably in the transit industry.

License or Certificate:
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in California. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.