Assistant Director of Engineering

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and manages the daily operations of an engineering division within the Engineering Department to meet District and Department goals.
• Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet the objectives that assist in achieving the District's strategic business plan.
• Supervise department staff.
• Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget.
• Meet with the public, contractors, consultants (engineers), regulators, and municipal officials.
• Maintain records and prepare technical reports.
• Conduct special assignments and projects of a complex nature.
• Technical functions may include but are not limited to ensuring District compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and permits.
• Oversee District programs that ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, and permits in the District's service area; oversee the management of the District's laboratory functions.
• Ensure that plans, specifications and estimates are designed, prepared, constructed, reviewed and/or bid as required for the District.
• Provide project planning and prepare the Capital Improvement and Replacement Program.
• Monitor projects under design and construction.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May perform related duties as required or as delegated by the Director.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in engineering from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of licensed professional engineering experience.
• Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable management and technical knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering,especially as it applies to water quality issues.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Considerable skill in planning and directing the work of others.
• Considerable skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, regulators, public officials, other District personnel and the general public.
• Considerable skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports.
• The ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Considerable skill in preparing technical reports and making presentations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
All current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Occasionally
• Move/Traverse: Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
• Transport/Lifting: Rarely
• Transport/Carrying: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
• Ascend/Descend: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Rarely
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Feeling: Rarely
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

• Extreme cold: Rarely
• Extreme heat: Rarely
• Humidity: Rarely
• Wet: Rarely
• Noise: Occasionally
• Hazards: Rarely
• Temperature Change: Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
• Vibration: Rarely

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!