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| Firm |
LA Metro
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| Job Title |
Director, Engineering (Mobility)
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| Job Location |
Los Angeles, California
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| Job Status |
Full-Time
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| Job Description / Primary Objective |
Oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects. Oversees and manages large scale engineering and architectural activities, including design, procurement, compliance, construction, and installation for major rail and bus projects.
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Requirements (Education, Certifications, Level of Experience)
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Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer, architect or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects with at least two years of experience in specialized area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing
design, procurement, and construction of transportation projects
Experience
reviewing engineering plans and specifications for technical adequacy and compliance
Experience managing transportation project budgets, schedules and
overseeing consultant contracts
Experience conducting
stakeholder engagement through written reports and oral presentations
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations
Project management and control practices
Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures
Metro policies and procedures
Principles of supervision
Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects
Reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects
Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Negotiating
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Manage projects from start-up to completion
Think and act independently
Prioritize and multi-task
Make financial decisions within a budget
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts
Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
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| Link to Job / Firm Website |
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro/jobs/5077995/director-engineering-mobility?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs |
| Contact Information for Applicant |
Michelle Quinn; quinnm@metro.net
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