Job Specification
65257G
MANAGER 2, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NOTE: This specification will be used for the following variant titles
for Manager 2, Department of Transportation:
M33-65257 N4 Variant C - (Structural Engineering Services)
Variant D - (Geotechnical Engineering)
Variant F - (Landscape Architecture)
Variant G - (Roadway Design)
Variant H - (Electrical Engineering)
Variant I - (Regional Traffic Operations)
Variant K - (Value Engineering)
Variant L - (Administration, Design, or Right of Way)
Variant M - (Research)
Variant N - (Systems Planning)
Variant O - (Policy, Capital Programs, & Authorities)
Variant Q - (Freight Services)
Variant S - (Facilities Management)
Variant V - (Accounting/Auditing)
Variant Y - (Procurement)
Variant Z - (Program Analysis)
Variant 1 - (Construction & Maintenance Engineering)
Variant 3 - (Communications)
Variant 4 - (Traffic Engineering)
M32-65258 NL Variant D - (Right of Way/Programs)
Variant F - (Right of Way/Titles)
Variant G - (Internal Audit)
DEFINITION
Under direction of a director or other supervisory official in the
Department of Transportation, directs, coordinates, and administers
the work of program areas/bureaus or regions, and meets the following
criteria:
* Manages a staff of not less than 6 and not more than 80.
* Manages one or two program areas/bureaus or regions and has
accountability for the operating budget within that area.
Does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Recommends the formulation and revisions of regulations,
methodologies, procedures, and strategies to achieve organization
goals.
Plans, organizes, and manages the work of program areas responsible
for facilitating the safest and most efficient productive systems for
moving people and goods within New Jersey while preserving and
improving the environment.
Plans, organizes, and manages the evaluation of program plans and
short and long term priorities and objectives to determine the degree
of effectiveness and to identify program needs, problems, values, and
achievements.
Ensures consistency within policy administration, the resolution of
conflicts between and among programs, and cooperation between various
programmatic activities; participates as a member of a policy,
planning, and management team for the purpose of developing and
implementing overall division, department, or statewide policies and
programs, particularly where there is a need to integrate
complimentary initiative between various functional areas of the
division, department, or state.
Assesses training needs of the work force to accomplish program
objectives, and targets technical, administrative, and management
training needs on an annual basis.
Acts as principal advisor to the senior level manager; ensures (s)he
is apprised of current activities, programs, and developments, and
makes recommendations concerning matters related to the enhancement
and management of the state's transportation resources in the assigned
division.
Reviews and approves for submission to the senior level manager
budgetary items and/or grant applications for relative programmatic
areas.
Manages work operations and/or functional programs of the division and
has responsibility for employee evaluation, and for effectively
recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, disciplining,
and/or training of employees.
Prepares and delivers presentations, speeches, and testimonies before
professional, technical, and lay groups to disseminate transportation
or administrative management information; establishes and maintains
cooperative and effective working relationships with same.
Reviews, evaluates, and advises senior management on proposed state
and federal legislation, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
relating to the work of the assigned division.
Manages external interfaces including processing information, and
negotiating priorities, commitments, and so forth within and outside
the organization.
Administers and interprets applicable federal and state laws.
Directs the preparation of reports and studies containing findings and
recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of the
administrative officer of the organization.
Participates with other senior staff in the development of policy, and
in long or short range planning.
Identifies significant programs or policy issues and directs the
planning of analytical studies and the preparation of reports and
recommendations designed to define program issues; proposes
alternative program strategies and follows up on implementation of
recommendations.
Evaluates program goals, operations, and performance as required, and
develops and implements alternative procedures to improve performance
and meet program objectives.
Identifies policy alternatives and implements the best alternative
derived from research or experience within the organization.
Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and
informative statistical, financial, and other related reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS:
See specialized requirements attachment below for variant designation
and corresponding education and experience requirements.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of current management concepts and practices.
Knowledge of applying planning principles, practices, and procedures,
organization theory, and administrative practices to the programs of
state government.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, employee
motivation, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of pertinent laws of New Jersey, pertinent federal laws and
regulations, and procedures, policies, and standards pertaining to
organization and program operations.
Knowledge of the functions and organization of state government in
general and New Jersey government in particular, and of
intergovernmental relationships and the problems thereof.
Knowledge of the executive decision making methodologies utilized to
ensure maximum program operating efficiency.
Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the assigned
program areas including setting goals, planning and implementing work
programs, and developing policies and procedures.
Ability to give oral presentations, and establish and maintain
effective working relationships with representatives of federal,
state, and local governments as well as professional groups,
societies, and others interested in issues, problems, and topics
relevant to the designated program.
Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, sound,
accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related
reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to assign and instruct professional, technical, and other
employees, and to effectively evaluate their performance, and to
direct the overall work operation.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: 32/M33-65257 MCK 02/17/07
32/M32-65258
SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT
MANAGER 2, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
M34-65257 D - (Geotechnical Engineering)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or
Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of
Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors, respectively, may be substituted for the
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of soils engineering experience overseeing a major
phase of highway and structural soils engineering programs, two (2)
years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Public
Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated
nonsupervisory experience.
M33-65257 F - (Landscape Architecture)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelors degree in an accredited program of Landscape Architecture or
Urban Design.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in landscape architectural or urban
design work involving the design or construction of highway projects,
two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Appointee will be required to possess a valid license to
use the title Landscape Architect, as certified by the State of New
Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, State Board of Architects
and Certified Landscape Architects.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design
or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the
indicated nonsupervisory experience.
M33-65257 G - (Roadway Design)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in engineering work involving the
design or construction of highway projects, two (2) years of which
shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Public
Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated
nonsupervisory experience.
M33-65257 H - (Electrical Engineering)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Electrical Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of electrical engineering experience in charge of
a major phase of a highway electrical engineering program, two (2)
years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration
may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 I - (Regional Traffic Operations)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific degree.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of engineering experience in traffic engineering,
highway design or construction, local aid, or a related field
overseeing a major highway engineering program, two (2) years of which
shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration
may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 K - (Value Engineering)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of highway engineering experience overseeing a
major phase of a highway design program, two (2) years of which shall
have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration
may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 L - (Administration, Design & Right of Way)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of administrative or engineering support
experience in a complex government agency or industry involving
personnel administration, budget programming, and operational support
services relevant to the position, two (2) years of which shall have
been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may
substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for- year
basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one year
of college..
NOTE: A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration
may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 M - (Research)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or
a related field.
NOTE: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of engineering or scientific research experience
overseeing a major program, two (2) years of which shall have been in
a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may
be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
NOTE: A Ph.D. in one of the indicated disciplines may be
substituted for three (3) years of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 N - (Systems Planning)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or
Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of
Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors, respectively, may be substituted for the
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of engineering, transportation planning, or
related experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a
supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may
be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 O - (Policy, Capital Programs, & Authorities)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or
Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of
Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors, respectively, may be substituted for the
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the analysis, development, and
evaluation of transportation related programs and policies, and/or the
assessment of policy alternatives; or in the analysis, interpretation,
planning, and development of policy, law, legislation, or regulation;
or in the analysis and development of complex transportation proposals
and strategies; or in the implementation of regulatory and
institutional arrangements, agreements, or relations with
consideration of their impact on federal and state agencies,
authorities, corporations, local entities, and the general public, two
(2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university
may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
NOTE: A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in
Political Science, Economics, Public Affairs, or Administration, or a
related field; or a Juris Doctor degree or a L.L.B. from an accredited
law school may be substituted for three (3) years of nonsupervisory
experience.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may
substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-
for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to
one year of college.
M33-65257 Q - (Freight Services)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or
Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of
Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors respectively, may be substituted for the
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in freight transportation planning,
hazardous enforcement regulations, capital programming for railroads,
physical distribution management, and/or freight forwarding, two (2)
years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may
be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory work
experience.
M33-65257 V - (Accounting/Auditing)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-four (24)
semester hour credits in accounting.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the planning and operation of
cost accounting, auditing, and/or accounting systems, two (2) years of
which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Accounting may be substituted for one
(1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.
M33-65257 Y - (Procurement)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the procurement of professional
services, construction services, or equipment, materials, and supplies
for a major phase of highway construction or design projects and/or
the administration of contract work, two (2) years of which shall have
been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may
substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-
for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to
one year of college.
M33-65257 Z - (Program Analysis)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration,
Economics, Financial Management, or Accounting.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience involved in the review and
evaluation of government programs and/or budgets, two (2) years of
which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may
be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory
experience.
M33-65257 1 - (Construction and Maintenance Engineering)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree in
Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of engineering experience in a major phase of a
highway engineering program (that is materials, equipment,
maintenance, environmental, construction), two (2) years of which
shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
M33-65257 3 - (Communications)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in journalism, public relations,
media communications, or a related field, two (2) years of which shall
have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Media
Communications, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year
of the nonsupervisory experience.
M33-65257 4 - (Traffic Engineering)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree in
Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of engineering experience in traffic engineering
including electrical applications, two (2) of which shall have been in
a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted
for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.
M32 - 65258 D - (Right of Way/Programs)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree supplemented by satisfactory completion of at least
128 classroom hours of formal recognized courses in appraising, such
as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraiser's 1A and 1B series
(former Institute Courses I and II) or other recognized Appraisal
Societies, such as the Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course 101 and
201, or, any combination of formal recognized professional Appraisal
Society courses which totals without course or curriculum duplication
at least 128 classroom hours.
NOTE: Applicants who possess the indicated Real Estate Appraisers
Course classroom hours, but who do not possess the Bachelor's degree,
may substitute additional experience as indicated for education on a
year-for-year bases (30 credit hours per year of experience).
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in technical right of way work in a
major federally aided highway program, two (2) years of which shall
have been in a supervisory capacity.
M32 - 65258 G - (Internal Audit)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-one (21)
semester hour credits in accounting.
NOTE: Applicants who possess the twenty-one (21) semester hour
credits in accounting but do not possess the Bachelor's degree may
substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis
with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of
experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the operation or auditing of
large scale accounting systems and/or the devising, installation, and
internal auditing of large scale systems of accounts, two (2) years of
which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a valid certificate as a
Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of
Accountancy or a valid certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor
issued by the Institute of Internal Affairs.
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