Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of experience managing complex organizations, including fiscal management experience, in a related field.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to become so within six (6) months of hire
Notes to Applicants
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Regarding Your Application: - A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Résumé and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Statements such as “See Résumé” will not be accepted, and a résumé alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
- Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
- Employment history dates must include month and year.
- This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
- To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by March 31, 2024. To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.
- This position is subject to the Texas Open Records Act.
Pay Range
$220,000 to $230,000 annually
Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
*Hours may vary depending upon business need.
Job Close Date Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 901 S. Mopac Expressway Bldg. V, Suite 300, Austin Tx, 78746 Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a balanced leader with the ability to apply a social, racial, and equity lens in order to establish relationships with City staff and the community. Prioritization skills and technical expertise are imperative to the successful candidate. The ideal candidate will have exceptional collaboration skills and an engineering background, with the ability to ensure services provided are aligned with community expectations. This position will be a supportive leader with the ability to lead during emergencies while maintaining the highest level of excellence.
The following core competencies are important for this role:
- Planning Priorities - Recognizes, plans, focuses upon, and works toward what is most important or critical.
- Customer Focused - Strives to deliver high-quality results and superior service that exceeds expectations while remaining mindful of the needs and perspectives of both our internal and external customers.
- Strategic Thinker - Enables others to better understand and implement the vision and strategy, while being the aligned forward thinker, has the ability to formulate and communicate sound business strategy, and implement in a clear and concise manner.
- Engineering Background - Ability to utilize engineering expertise to provide oversight and recommendations to infrastructure projects.
- Collaborative - Experience in presenting complex strategies to internal and external stakeholders on projects and programs that may include public outreach, City Council updates, and program implementation.
- Results Driven - Ability to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Adaptive and Supportive Leader - Ability to adapt to changes quickly while remaining a resilient professional leader for up to 500 employees.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Provides overall leadership and direction for department operations functions. Sets direction and achieves results for reliable and efficient operations, customer service delivery, cost management, safety, security, and maintaining compliance department policy as well as with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and laws. Is responsible for the development of the strategic vision and plan for the department and implements activities which align with the department mission and vision. Advises executive staff on matters pertaining to operational activities and ensures all functions are operating together effectively to achieve the strategic initiatives and goals. Responds to and resolves complex and sensitive issues and complaints both internal and external. Fosters and develops a culture of positive customer service in working relationships with key staff, division and department employees, other governmental organizations, citizens, legal counsel, boards and commissions, City Council, and with external services such as consultants. Acts as an official representative and liaison on behalf of the department to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, outside agencies, the public and others; explains, justifies, and defends programs, procedures, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. Assumes Director’s duties and responsibilities in their absence.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances regarding transportation public works operations.
- Knowledge of management and engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of strategic business planning, organizational development and change strategies, and performance measurement to achieve business excellence.
- Knowledge of emergency management, including incident command, and business continuity planning.
- Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, and concepts as applied to the design and construction of transportation and public works projects.
- Knowledge of road and highway design, traffic flow patterns, and traffic control devices.
- Skill in fiscal planning, developing and preparing budgets, and managing O&M cost.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, City Council, the media, and the public.
- Skill in leading and managing a diverse workforce including department employees and contractors.
- Ability to organize and implement comprehensive engineering programs.
- Ability to understand complex issues and foster compromise along with daily interaction with all divisions and City departments/offices.
- Ability to gather pertinent facts, make thorough analysis, arrive at sound conclusions, and formulate effective action plans.
- Ability to present the department’s position and policies and respond to inquiries from City Council and City management.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at many levels inside the organization, with outside agencies and with the community.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of experience managing complex organizations, including fiscal management experience, in a related field. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* This position requires Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to become so within six (6) months of hire. Do you have Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to become so within six (6) months of hire?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Please briefly describe your engineering background as it relates to the oversight and recommendations to infrastructure projects.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
