Director of Engineering
Company: Government jobs
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary
The Director of Engineering is a safety sensitive position which is
responsible for management and technical oversite of the District's
Engineering department as well as providing assistance to the
Treasurer/Manager and Management team of the District on all issues
related to engineering, and performing related responsibilities as
required.
The Director of Engineering is responsible to the District's
Treasurer/Manager and charged with supporting the policies and
procedures of the Board of Directors. Duties include primary
management of the Engineering department, including supervision of
the department personnel, providing engineering and managerial
oversight of all department functions, maintaining land records,
and close coordination with other departments as well as legal and
technical consultants in advancing the District's mission. The
Director of Engineering prepares and presents reports to the Board
at the monthly District Board meetings, and other meetings as
directed by the Treasurer/Manager.
Essential Duties
Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in civil engineering, agricultural engineering or a
related engineering discipline, and increasingly responsible
experience with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in
engineering, management, department budgets, and
purchasing/procurement, including a minimum of three (3) years
supervisory or management experience. Government sector employment
or consulting to government organizations preferred. Experience
working in farming, farm irrigation and/or irrigation systems is
preferred. Prior experience with computers including surveying
software, GIS, ArcMap, AutoCAD is required; prior experience with
hydrology and hydraulics modeling required; experience with
HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and Flo2d is preferred.
Education/Experience substitution: A combination of education,
training and experience may qualify.
Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license.
Advanced degrees in engineering a plus. Candidate must have a
professional engineering (PE) license in New Mexico or be able to
acquire or transfer within one (1) year of hire date. Surveying
licensure and/or Project Management (PPM, CPM) or other equivalent
certification is desirable.
Other: Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, medical
exam, and motor vehicle report in compliance with District
insurance guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have principles, practices and theories of engineering
applicable to land records, irrigation water flow distribution, and
diversion; principles and practices of hydraulic/hydrologic
engineering design and construction requirements of control
structures, canals, ditches, headings, pumps and motors, and
pipelines; knowledge and an understanding of the open channel and
pipe flow irrigation systems; understanding of hydraulic principles
and practices for pumping systems; familiarity with dam safety
practices and regulations; principles and practices of
organization, administration, budget and personnel management; use
of computers and all associated software relevant to the execution
of responsibilities; knowledge of general office practices and
procedures. Knowledge of engineering surveys and designs; must be
efficient in using level, transit, or theodolite to establish
horizontal and vertical controls; ability to use Word, Excel,
AutoCad, Power Point and Access computer software applications with
proficiency; ability to use hand-held GPS and ArcView GIS or the
ability to quickly learn is required.
The ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and control through
subordinates the necessary engineering requirements of the
department. Maintain detailed records and prepare comprehensive
reports; assess difficult problems associated with engineering
department and operations in the field and provide sound
recommendations for their resolution; establish and maintain
cooperative relationships with those connected in the course of
work; communicate clearly and concisely, in English both orally and
in writing; make sound decisions based on the proper interpretation
of laws, regulations, and policies; plan organize, schedule and
supervise the work of subordinates; maintain accurate records;
demonstrate attention to detail; read, understand and interpret
plans and specifications developed for various design and
construction projects; maintain effective and cooperative working
relationships with others.
Self-motivated; able to start and complete projects and tasks
timely and with minimal supervision; exercise independent judgment;
self-directing and organized; reason objectively; assess, project
and plan work activities on a daily and weekly basis; document
concisely, accurately, and timely; handle a variety of duties which
may be interrupted or changed by immediate circumstances. Must have
general business knowledge, initiative, and the ability to
supervise and communicate well with people; ability to work
effectively with District members, the public, and with
representatives of other businesses and agencies that interact with
the District.
Elephant Butte Irrigation District cares for its employees and
offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits for them.
Our regular employees enjoy:
Certain benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, and
benefits may be modified or terminated by management at any
time.
01 This position requires a current, valid, New Mexico driver's
license, a clear motor vehicle report, and you must be insurable.
Check all that apply.
02 Which of the following best represents your level of completed
education. (Education details must be included in your application)
03 Please enter the exact field of your Bachelor's degree and any
other education.
04 How many years of professional level management experience do
you have in a government agency or another organization?
05 Explain your computer knowledge and experience.
06 Do you have experience in agriculture, farming or surface/ground
water irrigation?
07 If you answered 'yes' to the Agriculture, Farming or Irrigation
Experience question, please list your detailed experience along
with number of years.
08 This is a full-time position during regular business hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm. The position requires work in the
office and out in the field. Weather can be a condition of the
position. Are you able to work this schedule?
* Required Question
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