CLASS SERIES CONCEPT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Engineering Administrator sets the direction, goals, and objectives of major engineering functions, programs, or portfolios. Positions set the engineering standards and practices and are responsible for ensuring technical integrity of the state’s engineering functions and programs.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

Determine, formulate, and authorize policies and provide the overall direction of an agency or large division within the guidelines set by executive order, the Governor, or a board of directors. Plan and direct operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and managers.

Develop and prepare long-term strategic objectives. Determine strategic plans that outline the mission, vision, and high-level goals for an agency or large division.

Direct the administration of agency programs and set the quality of services provided.

Oversee the division budget development and forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Control amounts expended from the budget(s), allocate resources, and monitor performance. Authorize redistribution of available resources to meet changing program needs.

Determine, maintain, approve, and monitor engineering and technical standards, practices, and procedures needed to remain compliant with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Oversee the development and collection of engineering manuals and documentation.

Convene with other division leadership, tribal, federal, state, and local governments, commissions, or other community partners to plan strategic initiatives and resolve conflicts. Establish and approve interagency agreements. Provide periodic reports required by the Governor, commissioners, or other community partners.

Formulate engineering model and risk mitigation strategies and framework that support agency or division engineering activities and direct its implementation. Direct the development and implementation of systematic and strategic approaches to optimizing funding and life-cycle decisions.

Integrate the work of multiple core engineering functions that support major engineering operations, functions, programs, or portfolios.

Develop legislative concepts and testify at legislative hearings.

The accountabilities and job duties are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with these classes. Individual positions may do all or some combination of the accountabilities and job duties listed, as well as other related responsibilities.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is a three-level classification series.

Administrators determine and formulate the policies and provide the overall direction for an entire agency or a major division within the guidelines set by the Governor or a board of directors or similar governing body. Administrators are accountable for coordinating and providing the strategic direction for a broad range of organizational systems, typically dissimilar functions, and programs. Positions formulate long-term strategic objectives that outline the mission, vision, and high-level goals of an agency or division of equivalent scope.

Administrator 3

Positions at this level are typically found only in the largest agencies and administer the largest, most impactful programs throughout the State of Oregon. At this level, employees work closely with the agency head, Governor’s Office, Legislature, and other key agency partners in the establishment of the agency’s overall policies, goals, and priorities.

Administrator 2

Positions at this level administer resources and operations and achieve outcomes through management of diverse upper-level managers. At this level, employees manage divisions or sections that are diverse in function and represent a significant portion of the agency’s operations. Typically manage major programs for large- to mid-sized agencies. May report to a higher-level administrator.

Administrator 1

Positions at this level administer agency resources and operations through the management of lower to mid-level managers or a large team of mid- to upper-level professionals. Typically manage divisions or sections that are related in function and have considerable latitude to change the scope of operations and develops and implements policy changes. May report to a higher-level administrator.

ENTERPRISE COMPETENCIES

Oregon State Government has established a set of enterprise-wide values and competencies to inform what characteristics and behaviors to seek in managers.

Administrators should have a proficiency of proficient- to advanced-level for the enterprise competencies below:

Communication
Innovation
Intentional Engagement
Mentoring and Developing People
Stewardship
Business Acumen

For more information on the enterprise competencies and proficiency levels visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/mgr_comp.pdf.

Engineering Administrator 2 (7261)