What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Structural Engineering position at Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority?
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor¿s Degree in an Engineering Discipline
Experience
Certification / Licensure
If PE is registered in a jurisdiction not listed above, then must be able to obtain PE from Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia within one year.
Preferred
Medical Group
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Mission Essential Designation
In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority¿s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
SUMMARY
The Director Structural Engineering plans, directs, oversees, and coordinates effective, well-integrated and comprehensive engineering pertaining to structures, facilities and related systems and equipment. Facilities may include public areas, stations and all associated fixed apparatus including escalators, elevators, and related systems. The incumbent is the prime structural and facilities engineering resource, serving as an in-house consultant and develops, directs, and ensures compliance of structures maintenance and testing activities. The incumbent develops, revises and implements engineering policies, procedures, and standards. The incumbent ensures that policies, procedures, and standards comply with various legal, safety and other requirements. The incumbent directs, oversees, and monitors engineering activities of consultants to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications, timetables, budget, and other conditions. Incumbent interfaces with various executive and senior-level staff of various regulatory agencies and other organizations.
The Director Structural Engineering is responsible for signing and applying his / her seal to engineering documents (reports, drawings, and calculations) for WMATA studies, estimates, designs, or analysis
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OTHER FUNCTIONS
The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following :
Skills and / or behavioral assessment
Personal interview
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
