Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

This position is located in the Land Protection Division - Solid Waste Permitting Section in Oklahoma City. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorships for H-1B visas.

Application Requirements : Applicants must upload a transcript, resume, and documentation of registration as a Professional Engineer to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose : This position will be responsible for overall management of the solid waste permitting staff who are responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to solid waste facilities, consultants, and the public. This position focuses on broad solid waste permitting supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions that report to them.

Responsibilities for this position will include : solid waste permitting supervisory duties; management of a staff that conducts technical and engineering review of all aspects of solid waste sites including but not limited to design approvals, construction oversight, groundwater monitoring, gas monitoring, site and equipment design, remedy selection, application of remedial technologies, participation in public meetings and other community relations activities, permit writing and administration, and regulatory compliance determinations.

Typical Functions :

• Supervise Solid Waste Permitting staff's review and assessment of the design of solid waste facilities and their determination of compliance with regulatory requirements as well as their use of best engineering judgment for evaluating the facility's proper construction and design.
• Serve as the leader for the solid waste permitting section.
• Function as part of the management team for the Solid Waste and Sustainability Unit of the Land Protection Division.
• Assist with day-to-day management of issues and projects in the solid waste permitting program.
• Assist in the development and execution of program budgets.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and the personnel management process particularly of solid waste permitting staff.
• Coordinate technical assistance and other services to external customers.
• Coordinate with other division representatives on agency-wide projects, emergency response, and committees as assigned.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Problem solving : willingly accept the challenges faced at this level of management which tends to be both technically and personality related; address issues promptly and professionally.
• Work to eliminate barriers within and outside the division to ensure that staff is working cooperatively on issues.
• Help foster a culture of practical, solution-oriented approaches to technical and permit issues.

Travel Requirements : Employee must have a valid driver's license and will be required to travel throughout the state as well as out-of-state. Travel, including air travel, is necessary to perform assigned tasks and to attend designated trainings. Travel may be for a few hours to several days, including overnight stays. State vehicles are available, and their use is preferred, but there may be occasions state vehicles are unavailable and it will be necessary for the employee to use their personal vehicle. Most travel will be at the expense of the employee with subsequent Agency reimbursement.

Education and Experience : Level I - Registration as a Professional Engineer. Level II - Registration as a Professional Engineer and one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field.

Additional Considerations / Preferences : Preference may be given to candidates with experience in permitting and / or solid waste management.

Physical Requirements : Employee will be required to perform field work including but not limited to conducting site inspections and performing oversight activities. Employee must be able to walk up to a mile in difficult terrain, carrying up to 25 pounds of equipment. Situations may include, but are not limited to, climbing up / down creek / riverbanks, structures, ladders, etc. in all kinds of weather.

Benefits : Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive benefit package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employment : The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.