Engineering Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary Directs the construction and maintenance

of state, county and local highway projects. Plans, directs and

supervises the engineering operations of the Highway Department.

Performs professional Civil Engineering work. Work is performed under

the direction of the Highway Commissioner. Essential Duties Directs and

supervises development of the annual work plan, which outlines goals and

objectives of the construction and maintenance needs of Brown County

Directs, administers, and monitors the day-to-day construction and

maintenance operations. Directs the supervisors in planning,

coordinating and assigning the work of others; developing their

potential and monitoring and evaluating their performance and work

outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work. Directs people,

operation of equipment, and other resources for the department to

promote efficient organization and completion of work. Manages and

administers the engineering division. Responsible for highway design and

construction plans, specifications, contractor documents, surveying, and

project management. Manages the local Bridge Inspection Program and

inspects bridges for structural integrity. Conducts traffic engineering

studies on highways and intersections based on existing and projected

volume, capacity, accident data, access control and all available

resources. Directs and manages relocation orders, right-of-way

acquisition, assists in classifying weight postings and Class B

restrictions. Manages and administers roadway and bridge maintenance and

construction contract services provided by the Highway Department to the

State of Wisconsin, Brown County, municipalities, and other county

departments. Manages access control, driveway permits, building and sign

set-backs, and use of highway by utilities. Reviews and approves the

plans and specifications for design and construction projects by

consultants. Serves as the department representative and liaison to

State and Local government commissions and committees, professional and

community groups, elected officials and the general public. Manages,

administers, and ensures compliance with federal and state environmental

regulations on air quality, hazardous material storage and usage, road

construction project impact on wetlands, storm water management,

endangered species (plants & animals), historical buildings,

archeological, and hazardous materials. Organizes public hearings and

project meetings to present and convince effected parties of the need

and design of the project. Assists the commissioner as needed and

prepares studies and reports for facilities, equipment and other

concerns of the commissioner. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing

programs and services. Manages and administers agreements with and

services provided to other departments, municipalities and state

agencies. Performs related functions as required. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of principles and practices of

civil engineering including highway and bridge design. Knowledge of land

surveying, construction methods and materials, and hydraulics. Knowledge

of facilities and capital improvement program. Knowledge of highway

equipment. Knowledge of preparing studies and analyses for equipment

purchases. Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the

required software. Ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis,

including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and

correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence

of operations within an organizational framework; ability to implement

decisions based on such data and oversee the execution of these

decisions. Ability to manage and direct a group of workers, including

the ability to provide counseling and mediation. Ability to utilize a

variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information

such as inspection reports, constructio plans, engineering studies,

accident reports, real estate development plans, maps, organization

analysis, bid specifications, contracts, requests for proposals,

budgets, cost estimates, architectural drawings, construction standards,

design manuals, engineering manuals, safety regulations, ordinances,

statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence. Ability

to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to

establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff,

County officials, WisDOT, municipal officials, law enforcement

personnel, WisDNR personnel, engineering consultants, business

representatives, developers, utility company representatives, property

owners, lawyers, architects and the public. Ability to deal with several

concrete and abstract variables in working out approaches to major

problems. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity

required in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate

risk to the organization. Knowledge of the practices, procedures and

tools to effectively manage infrastructure including preventative

maintenance, cost-effective replacement and life-cycle costing.

Knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles and

practices including planning, program evaluation, employee supervision

and budgeting. Knowledge in computer software to track, report and

analyze infrastructure. Ability to develop, interpret, and apply

policies and procedures, federal and state, and local transportation

rules and regulations. Ability to plan, organize and effectively present

ideas, concepts and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the

County, with representatives of other government agencies, elected

officials and the public. Ability to work with other governmental

jurisdiction and private industry and contractors. Ability to prepare

complex bid specification \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

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