What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Manager - Transportation Project Development position at St. Louis County?
Description
The St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking an individual to become their next Division Manager for our Transportation Project Development Division. This position will oversee and administer planning, programming, engineering, bridge inspection, and roadway permitting for St. Louis County.
The typical starting salary range will be $97,115 - $155,417 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.
Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Licensure as a Registered Professional by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and ten years of related experience.
Possession of a current, valid Drivers License is also required.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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Are you a Registered Professional Architect or Engineer by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects?
Do you have a current valid driver's license?
Are you able to accept a new opportunity and begin working according to the job’s designated work schedule and location requirements as stated in the posting?
04
Briefly describe your overall education and experience as it pertains to this position.
05
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.
The St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking an individual to become their next Division Manager for our Transportation Project Development Division. This position will oversee and administer planning, programming, engineering, bridge inspection, and roadway permitting for St. Louis County.
The typical starting salary range will be $97,115 - $155,417 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.
Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
- Plan, organize and manage daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, County Department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
- Oversee project development from concept planning through final construction bid package preparation.
- Manage engineering programs. Seal plans as required under one’s immediate personal supervision.
- Develop and monitor the division’s budget.
- Develop the Department’s transportation capital improvement workplan.
- Oversee grant application preparation.
- Oversee permitting for work in roadway right-of-way.
- Oversee the bridge inspection team.
- Oversee annual pavement rating activities.
- Oversee design standards updates and revisions.
- Plan and evaluate the work of subordinate staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
- Represent the County Division and Department in meetings with other County Departments and a variety of business and community organizations.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Licensure as a Registered Professional by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and ten years of related experience.
Possession of a current, valid Drivers License is also required.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
01
Are you a Registered Professional Architect or Engineer by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a current valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to accept a new opportunity and begin working according to the job’s designated work schedule and location requirements as stated in the posting?
04
Briefly describe your overall education and experience as it pertains to this position.
05
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.
- Required Question
Salary : $97,115 - $155,417