Senior Engineering Manager

SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER

(Engineering Manager, Senior)

THE OPPORTUNITY

John Wayne Airport (JWA) is seeking an experienced Airport Engineering Manager (Engineering Manager, Senior) to lead a team of engineering and architecture professionals. This leadership role is critical to the success of JWA’s Maintenance Programs, which directly support all operational units within the Service Area. 

The Airport Engineering manager requires a seasoned administrator and innovative problem-solver. This position required a high level of discretion, accountability, and technical expertise in developing and implementing operation policies, procedures, and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff on complex projects and design studies
• Oversee the development and execution of a $20 million annual Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP), modeled after the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Oversee the GIS asset-centric mapping and maintenance, annual maintenance workplan development, and monitoring/assessment of in-house average daily production (ADP) rates
• Conduct engineering evaluations of vertical and horizontal airport infrastructure and systems, technical training, and project peer reviews
• In collaboration with other stakeholders, ensure accountability in the development of sound Project Definition Documents
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and directing team operations to align with departmental goals
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate staff performance while fostering a culture of safety and innovation
• Promote open communication between staff and the Deputy Airport Director
• Collaborate with other JWA departments and units to ensure integration of engineering initiatives

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES 

The ideal candidate will posses five (5) or more years of experience performing the duties of a professional civil engineer in California, which must include two (2) years of lead/supervisory experience. 

In addition, the successful candidate will possess three (3) or more years of professional engineering experience working on airport projects.

The most successful candidates will also possess the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of FAA Airport Design standards, regulations, and advisory circulars and grant assurance requirements
• Applies knowledge of airport guidelines, safety regulations, established standards, and safe work practices
• Technical knowledge to manage architectural and engineering staff and consultants, define appropriate A/E design study scopes of work and apply the input of the A/E studies to the development of Project Definition Documents and provide input in the development of the Capital Improvement Plan
• Exercises sound judgment in selecting and utilizing personnel, materials, and equipment in alignment with airport standards and public expectations
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with subordinates, peers, management, and external agencies to  support effective collaboration and public engagement

Results Oriented

• Set challenging, measurable project goals aligned with airport business objectives

• Plan, organize, and implement projects to meet established time frames and cost containments
• As opportunities arise, re-engineer business processes and improve organizational effectiveness by proposing and implementing initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline operations and meet current and future business needs
• Set appropriate priorities and modify as needed
• Accountable and personal performance and goal achievement and maintains sufficient content and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job effectively

• Collaborate with colleagues to align engineering and architectural projects with corporate strategies and objectives
• Use management skills to ensure the roll-out of organizational initiatives are delivered on time, on spec, with quality, and within budget
• Conduct organizational and team assessments to develop and implement successful, proactive workforce and strategic plans

• Ability to identify, research, evaluate, estimate, interpret, and apply technical data and policy information
• Recognizes potential problems, gathers relevant information, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
• Collects and analyzes cost and other data to prepare and present findings and recommendations
• Prioritizes workload effectively to meet deadlines and organizational goals
• Organizes and maintains complex records with accuracy and attention to detail 

• Effectively presents proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to the highest levels in the organization including the Airport Commission, County executive management, private sector executives, contractors, and external stakeholders, clearly, concisely, logically, and persuasively, both orally and in writing
• Effectively listens and develops practical strategies to achieve both short- and long-term objectives
• Ability to communicate using both technical and non-technical language
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with employees, management peers, executive staff, the Board of Supervisors, outside agencies, and the community 

• Effectively leads a high-performance, results-oriented team to implement organizational goals while balancing competing needs and objectives
• Coordinates collaboratively with other manages and executive staff to ensure alignment across departments
• Directs, persuades, motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate staff to support performance and development
• Develops strategic plans for project completion and delegates assignments appropriately to meet deadlines
• Makes well-informed, objective decisions that align with organizational goals and considers their impact on development
• Evaluates political and organizational issues while working collaboratively with government officials, partners, and public stakeholders to address emerging challenges
• Resolves conflict constructively and works collaboratively to achieve time-sensitive results

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security and Clearance is required by date of appointment
• State of California Professional Engineer (PE) 

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 
Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen applications and supplemental responses for qualifications that meet minimum qualifications, are highly desirable, and are most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the assessment step.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | EXAM (Weighted 100%)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Eligible List | Score Groups 

Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.  

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at mbocicor@ocair.com.

Salary : $140,670 - $194,834