The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an Engineering Bureau Chief for its Facilities and Engineering Division. The Engineering Bureau Chief position provides leadership and managerial oversight as well as project management and delivery while directing the Bureau's team of approximately 65 staff, comprising of design engineers, surveyors, construction managers, inspectors, and an administrative support team. The Engineering Bureau Chief and senior staff work with County’s Tra... more details
Position Information
The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an Engineering Bureau Chief for its Facilities and Engineering Division. The Engineering Bureau Chief position provides leadership and managerial oversight as well as project management and delivery while directing the Bureau's team of approximately 65 staff, comprising of design engineers, surveyors, construction managers, inspectors, and an administrative support team.
The Engineering Bureau Chief and senior staff work with County’s Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering and Operations, Storm Water Management, Transit, and Water Sewer and Streets teams in developing individual projects’ scope, budget and projected delivery timelines. Project scope, budget and schedule are jointly agreed upon and become the basis for the County’s Capital Improvement Plan, a 10-year strategic document updated every second year to establish the Engineering Bureau’s work plan.
Specific duties include:
Leading the development of the scope, budget and delivery schedule for horizontal infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation, major construction and major repairs and improvements in a highly urbanized area;
Interacting with County user groups and operating departments to address their horizontal infrastructure needs to be included in the County’s Capital Improvement Plan and annual operating budgets;
Establishing budgetary goals with the Department of Management and Finance and developing and managing the Bureau’s operating budget, performance measures, and strategic plan;
Supporting the requesting County agency in developing public engagement strategies during project development and delivery phases;
Managing the work within the Engineering Bureau during all phases of horizontal projects development from the initial request by the sponsoring agency to develop project/program requirements and scope, including developing the budget for design and construction delivery;
Directing Engineering Bureau staff in establishing detail project scope and budget jointly with the sponsoring agency; and
Providing information to the sponsoring agency to support their role in providing progress reporting to DES and County management, as well as public engagement.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Experience as a leader with an understanding of the complexities and challenges of horizontal infrastructure development and management in a municipal government;
Technical skills necessary for leading numerous projects; and
Ability to manage people in a High-Performance Organization, and to work as an integral member of the departmental leadership team in assisting the County with achieving its objectives.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;
Registered Professional Engineer in Commonwealth of Virginia or in a jurisdiction with reciprocity;
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering that includes the supervision of professional engineers.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in a related field and experience in one or more of the following:
Supervising and providing leadership in a multi-layered and diverse urban organization;
Developing capital budgets and timeline parameters, working with multiple user groups, and managing design and construction of projects with non-traditional delivery methods such as design build or CM at risk;
Negotiating, administering, and managing horizontal infrastructure planning, design and construction contracts;
Using project management technologies; and/or
Planning/design/ construction program administration of horizontal capital infrastructure projects in an urban environment with other local governmental agencies.
Special Requirements
A complete application will include an attached resume and cover letter.Your cover letter should describe why you are interested in the position and detail your senior management level experience leading complex planning/design/construction program administration of horizontal capital infrastructure projects in an urban environment.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
This position will require assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. The selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license, or can use alternative transportation methods, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicants driving record.
Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon hire and annually thereafter.
Additional Information
The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with flexible work hours, and hybrid virtual and in-office work (24 hours in office during each 80-hour pay period). Employee must be able to travel and attend local, state and national events, some which may be outside normal working hours.
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Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
This recruitment is open until the position is filled with a preferred filing date of July 12, 2024. Applications submitted by this date will receive first consideration. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications received after July 12, 2024, may be considered if a hire is not made from applicants received by the preferred filing date. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions or work history section. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.
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