Infrastructure Funding Section Manager

Full Job Description

• Lead and supervise staff to achieve defined goals and objectives, including performance management aligned with section and division priorities, and in compliance with agency and state policies.
• Supervise and direct all activities related to the Infrastructure Funding Program including project assessment, applications, budgeting, bonding and loan closing, inspections and reporting, and auditing.
• Clearly communicate expectations to staff and cultivate a culture that supports teamwork and professional development within the section as well as other sections and the division as a whole.
• Effectively communicate and professionally engage with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to the public, staff , the Drinking Water Board, division leadership, both State and Federal Government.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific and technical information both orally and in writing to a broad range of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience in program management, implementation or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects, including planning and prioritizing work and performing in a productive and professional manner for timely completion.
• Experience developing and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• The ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state policies, laws, rules, and regulations that are technical in nature, and use logic and research to draw conclusions and propose quality solutions and applications.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skill in evaluating reports, documents, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and state infrastructure funding programs and regulations.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.