DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR (VACANCY) - EXTENDED

Definition

The City of Columbus Department of Public Service is seeking applicants for the position of Design and Construction Assistant Administrator.

This position will oversee of group highly professional engineers and associates to plan and design capital improvement and in-house design projects as well as developing and updating standards and policies to be applied for these improvements.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, and directing of operations and activities for the Design and Construction Division;

performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

May not include all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Assists the Administrator with the management of the design and construction division to include project management, scoping and design of capital improvement projects, plan review, utility coordination and inspection, traffic signal inspection, construction inspection, surveying, materials testing, new product review, private development inspection, and right-of-way coordination;
• Coordinates or oversees the direction of an engineering staff engaged in cost estimates, engineering studies, and inspections of work in progress;
• approves construction plans and may sign documents as an authorized designee of the City Engineer;
• Develops and implements strategic goals, administrative policies, and procedures; confers frequently with the Director and other leadership on operational issues and coordination;
• Assists or directs the analysis, development, and implementation of work flows to improve operational effectiveness and efficiencies;
• Assists the Administrator with direction to the department's fiscal office on fiscal, budgetary, and contractual matters within the division;
• advises the fiscal office when adjustments are necessary;
• Assists the Administrator with the development, maintenance, and implementation of a succession plan and a professional development plan to maintain a level of professional competency within the division;
• Oversees the preparation of proposed legislation authorizing various projects and the transfer of funds;
• Represents the Administrator in meetings with City officials, City Council, and the department Director, as necessary; appears before City Council as an engineering expert;
• Conducts staff meetings with subordinates to outline future projects, review project progress, and interpret policies and regulations;
• Reviews and recommends approval of contracts, work orders, and changes in plans, designs, and specifications;

Assists Administrator in the identification of solutions to specific problems pertaining to personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and four (4) years of managerial experience within transportation or a closely related field that included planning, project design or construction, operations, or professional engineering work.

Substitution(s) : Possession of a master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Test / Job Contact Information

Recruitment # : 24-0228-V1

Employment Type : Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact :

Tamara Harris

Department Department of Public Service

Office of Public Service Director

111 N Front St. FL 7

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P : (614) 645-0459

E : [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer