State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Public Works Chief Engineer (0482MP)

$64.70-$88.22 Hourly / $5,175.56-$7,056.94 BiWeekly /
$135,082.00-$184,186.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Works, Engineering, Process Management and Technical Services Division this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Deputy Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers programs and operations of division; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers staff and operations of the Engineering, Process Management and Technical Services Division; 
  • Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; 
  • Designs and develops division programs and activities; 
  • Implements new procedures and procedural revisions; 
  • Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff; 
  • Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff; 
  • Prepares division budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy and program activities; 
  • Serves as a member of the Architectural and Engineering Selection Committee; 
  • Prepares standard specifications to be utilized as a reference for subordinates and architectural and engineering consultants; 
  • Directs project design and preparation of plans and specifications;
  • Prepares and coordinates preliminary surveys and planning of building requirements for state agencies; 
  • Reviews plans, specifications and reports prepared by architectural or engineering consultants and staff for conformance with agency requirements and determines completeness of submitted documents in accordance with contracts; 
  • Coordinates engineering aspects of a project with Architectural unit;
  • Performs site inspections to determine compliance to specifications;
  • Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed change orders to plans and specifications; 
  • Recommends solutions to civil, structural, electrical, mechanical and similar problems for all state agencies; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state, federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • principles, practices and methods of engineering and engineering aspects of building design and construction;
    • building materials; 
    • utility systems and engineering requirements in design of large buildings; 
  • Knowledge of
    • contractual documentation; 
    • engineering principles and erosion, surface and subsurface water control, sewage, refrigeration and power plant design including materials and equipment used in such projects;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity directing the work of engineers involving several disciplines in engineering design of major engineering projects.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a Connecticut Professional Engineer License during employment in this class.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from construction site environments and to a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.

    JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

    Classified/Non-Examined

    OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

    (02)-Architecture

    BARGAINING UNIT

    (02)-MANAGERIAL

    EEO

    (1)-Officials And Administrators

    SALARY INFORMATION

    MP 72

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

    CANCELLATION CLAUSE

    This replaces the existing specification for the class of Public Works Chief Engineer in Salary Group MP 72 approved effective July 4, 2008. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

    EFFECTIVE DATE

    04/01/2022
    CLASS: 0482MP; EST: 3/19/1982; REV: 11/2/2022;