Division Manager - Transportation Project Development

Full Job Description

The St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking an individual to become their next Division Manager for our Transportation Project Development Division.

This position will oversee and administer planning, programming, engineering, bridge inspection, and roadway permitting for St. Louis County.

The typical starting salary range will be $97,115 - $155,417 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Requirements

Essential Function Examples

• Plan, organize and manage daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, County Department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Oversee project development from concept planning through final construction bid package preparation.
• Manage engineering programs. Seal plans as required under one’s immediate personal supervision.
• Develop and monitor the division’s budget.
• Develop the Department’s transportation capital improvement workplan.
• Oversee grant application preparation.
• Oversee permitting for work in roadway right-of-way.
• Oversee the bridge inspection team.
• Oversee annual pavement rating activities.
• Oversee design standards updates and revisions.
• Plan and evaluate the work of subordinate staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Represent the County Division and Department in meetings with other County Departments and a variety of business and community organizations.

Marginal Function Examples

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure as a Registered Professional by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and ten years of related experience.

Possession of a current, valid Drivers License is also required.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.

Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St.

Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.

Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov