What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Services Director position at Gloucester County, Virginia?
Gloucester County is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate will oversee the technical aspects of our projects, drive innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to make a significant impact on our organization's technological advancement.
Position Overview:
The Engineering Services Director performs highly responsible management and professional engineering work. Supervises professional and clerical support staff delegating authority as appropriate. Supervises the design and construction of all County properties, including buildings, parks, grounds, solid waste facilities, and public safety radio communication systems.
Work also involves coordinating, planning, developing and implementing proposals and programs to maintain and expand services in accordance with needs of the County, and administration of revenues.
Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with public officials, developers, contractors, and the general public.
Reports to the Deputy County Administrator
Experience Preferred:
- Developing a shared focus with staff, public officials, developers, contractors, and the general public
- Managing, controlling, and evaluating long term projects
- Delegating and achieving results through others
- Communicating complex information in a manner that can be easily understood across the organization
- Interpreting complex documents, and decipher state, county, and federal regulations
- Demonstrating effective leadership and encouraging high morale among employees
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible management experience dealing with capital project delivery and land development
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Recognition as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
- Possession of Floodplain Manager Certification within 12 months of accepting position
Desired Attributes:
- Cooperative and courteous
- Project a positive image
- Forward-thinking visionary
- Willing to consider diverse views and opinions