This is administrative engineering work planning, directing and coordinating the work of a major division characterized by engineering programs and functions of considerable scope and complexity. The principal responsibilities of positions allocated to this class are administrative in that employees determine departmental standards and procedures, develop, analyze, and evaluate engineering projects, make final decisions on engineering problems and participate in the determination of departmental policies. Contacts with contractors, architects, consultants, engineers, builders, city officials and others to resolve problems related to division activities are of major significance to the work. Work is performed with guidance from an administrative superior.

• Directs work programs, cost control procedures, capital and operating budgets, personnel placement, program planning and analysis, and the preparation of examination of plans, designs, and contract documents by subordinates or by private consultants contracting the alteration or construction of service facilities; develops and establishes engineering standards, procedures and policies; reviews weekly, monthly and annual accomplishments; maintains a continuous program of study and improvement of practices and procedures; analyzes problem areas; initiates and participates in the planning for development and expansion of major engineering projects; makes decision concerning engineering and economic feasibility of alternate plans.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the administrative and technical activities of the various operational units comprising the division; directs the preparation and review of designs, specifications and other documents; coordinates departmental construction activities, or directs the activities of a large field inspection force engaged in obtaining compliance with codes and other statutory requirements; assigns and reviews the work of staff engineers in the review and revision of designs, plans, and specifications prepared by consultants, architects and engineers; participates in more complex facets of the projects and resolves conflicts between staff and consultants or other individuals or agencies.
• Causes analysis and planning studies to be made of divisional operations; reviews recommendations for resolution for problems; arranges for implementation of solutions.
• Consults with departmental and administrative officials, consulting engineers, contractors, representatives of government and industry and the general public regarding divisional policies, procedures, programs and the resolution of points of disagreement; advises course of action to be taken in resolving complex engineering and procedural problems; represents division or department at a variety of conferences and meetings and appears before legislative bodies as an expert witness.
• Reviews and approves contract documents, partial and final estimates, progress reports, reports on the need, feasibility and estimated cost of major engineering projects, and reports on the capital budget or programs of the division.
• Prepares special engineering reports; prepares technical recommendations for contracts, agreements, ordinances and bills.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• engineering theory, principles and practices used in the development, preparation and review of plans, designs, cost estimates, specifications and other contract documents for the design, construction and alteration of engineering projects.
• modern engineering and administrative methods and techniques required in directing or coordinating the activities of a major engineering division or city-wide inspectional program.
• engineering economics and the methods of, and problems encountered in financing municipal projects.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
• the principles and practices of modern management, especially as they apply to the administration of a major engineering division.

ABILITY TO:

• plan, coordinate and direct engineering programs, develop design standards, organize procedures and exercise administrative direction over a large number of engineering, technical and/or inspectional personnel.
• coordinate administrative functions with engineering activities to promote maximum effectiveness of divisional activities.
• apply engineering and administrative knowledges to the resolution of major engineering and administrative problems.
• interpret and apply regulatory codes affecting the work.
• represent the department in conferences, hearings, and meetings, and to deal tactfully and effectively with associates, engineers and others.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering.

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  EXPERIENCE:
  

• Seven years of engineering experience, two years of which has been above the full performance level, and one year of which has been at or equivalent to the second supervisory level.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university in an acceptable area of engineering as an education minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Registration as a professional engineer with the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Administrative Engineer II if required by work assignment.

PAY RANGE: EP28
Class Established: 5/1969

Latest Spec. Revision: 10/1987

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