Program Manager

• Planning Division - Capital Project Planning Program is responsible for developing/maintaining hydraulic models of the collection system and the identification/preliminary design of capital improvement projects to address deficiencies in the storm and sanitary collection system, pump stations, storage facilities and treatment facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and manages the daily operations of a program within the Engineering Department.
• Directs, develops, and motivates staff to meet the objectives that assist in achieving the District's strategic plan.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities of a program as required to achieve program goals.
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of personnel assigned to the program.
• Coordinate activities with other programs within the Division and the Department; maintain working relationship with public officials.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Regular functions may include but are not limited to coordinating activities with District legal staff, coordinating activities with other Departments within the District, attend and/or conduct public hearings and presentations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May assist in developing departmental policies, procedures and guidelines
• Perform related duties as required or delegated by supervisor

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in engineering as deemed appropriate for the related program.
• Eight years' experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a related area together with progressive supervisory experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or the ability to obtain this license within six months of hire.

• Considerable management and technical knowledge of program area.
• Considerable skill in management techniques and application.
• Thorough knowledge of the District rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the program.
• Considerable skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, private developers, governmental officials, the general public and District personnel.
• Extensive oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable skill in planning, supervising and coordinating the work of others.
• Considerable skill in preparing technical reports and maintaining records.
• Good knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software.

• Licensure in the State of Missouri for the position's field of expertise.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.