Technical Services Lead

Title: Technical Services Lead

Job Number: REQ-82026

Salary: $74,052 – $$113,856 per year

Deadline: 01/02/2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience engineering experience and strong leadership skills? Have you managed facility improvement projects and lead diverse teams?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Technical Services Lead and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Facilities Engineer 3.

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As a Technical Services Lead, you will provide a broad range of engineering technical expertise and coordination within the Park Development Program including; leading coordination of Facilities Investment Program; providing technical support to Park Development staff, Region staff and other OPRD staff; and Coordinating and facilitating work of Construction Project Managers.

In this role, you will evaluate and establish standard procedures for implementing project scoping, budgeting, design and construction project management for the Park Development Program and assist with the monitoring, evaluating and reporting on accomplishments.

Additionally, you will serve as the Senior Worker for the Park Development Program and will hold a State of Oregon engineering stamp. You will also train, plan, direct, and review the work of other engineering professionals and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) A Bachelor's degree in either Civil, Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management Engineering, or Energy Management Engineering; AND
Four (4) years of engineering experience.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional and interdisciplinary engineering teams to develop facility improvements.
• Experience reviewing, recommending, developing and implementing planning improvements and enhancements resulting in the enhancement of the Facility Investment Program related to budget, scope, scheduling, design and construction project management.
• Ability to ensure that project budgets are accurate and within established guidelines using up to date estimating techniques.
• Experience leading teams of lower level professional and technical staff, providing technical advice, assisting in orientation and training and reviewing their work for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Experience identifying and aligning project goals and objectives based upon agency strategic plans.
• Experience providing leadership to implement departmental strategic and long-range goals and objectives.
• Ability to understand and recommend appropriate action for complex projects affecting natural, cultural and historic resources.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive working relations with members of the agency.
• Specialized engineering experience related to parks facilities.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Technical-Services-Lead_REQ-82026

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Technical-Services-Lead_REQ-82026