E&E PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SENIOR MANAGER

Position Information

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment (E&E) Professional Engineer Senior Manager is responsible for planning and directing engineer activities and programs and for providing technical assistance related to the department’s various energy and environmental programs consistent with policy and regulations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy

Functions

Provides direction to managers and staff by interviewing and making recommendations for hire, providing assistance to staff in resolving work problems, approving personnel actions, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and ensuring objective performance appraisals. Develops, reviews, and revises technical inspection standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with all agency, state, and federal regulations; develops plans and initiates engineering programs such as permitting, inspections, monitoring, and/or training programs. Reviews staff engineering reports, identifies problem areas, and plans corrective actions; reviews planning documents and engineering designs for construction or renovation and recommends improvements. Consults with public officials, consulting engineers, and architects concerning design recommendations for design modifications for projects. Inspects sites to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and state and federal regulations during all phases of construction. Plans and directs technical studies and surveys as needed by the agency or public and reviews all correspondence before mailing to ensure consistency of agency policies, standards, and regulation interpretations. Attends and may testify at public hearings regarding projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering relating to the work performed. Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of construction plans and designs. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing the field of engineering. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates. Ability to inspect structures to determine compliance with regulations. Ability to prepare and present technical information orally and in writing. Ability to design and draft construction plans and write specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field; five years of progressively more responsible experience in engineering inspection, compliance, or a related field; with two years as a professional engineer, including three years of experience in a managerial, supervisory, or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-301 et seq.