Engineering Division Manager
Travis County · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep all substantive info.
We need to parse the job posting.
Key sections:
- Job Summary: description about role, remote/hybrid, business continuity, etc. This could be "About the role". Provide paragraph.
- Duties And Responsibilities: long list. Use
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep all substantive info.
We need to parse the job posting.
Key sections:
- Job Summary: description about role, remote/hybrid, business continuity, etc. This could be "About the role". Provide paragraph.
- Duties And Responsibilities: long list. Use - .
- Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience, Licenses, etc. Could be "Requirements" or "Qualifications". The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have content for:
- About the role (Job Summary)
- Responsibilities (Duties And Responsibilities)
- Requirements (Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience, Licenses, etc.)
- Qualifications (maybe Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities? Actually that's more like Skills/Knowledge. Could treat as Qualifications or Skills.)
- Skills (maybe the list of "We are looking for someone who has:" bullet points: Expertise in Civil Engineering, Code Interpretation Skills, Exceptional Communication Skills, Proven Management Experience, Delegation and Team Collaboration, Team Nurturing and Recognition, Integrity and Accountability, Positive Attitude and Resilience. Those are more like desired competencies/skills.
- Benefits: Not mentioned explicitly. No benefits details. So we should NOT include Benefits section.
- Pay: Not mentioned. So omit.
- Schedule: Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Also mention flexible work schedule may be required. So we have schedule info. So include Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Schedule.
We need to ensure we don't include empty sections.
Now we need to extract content precisely, preserving all substantive info, not inventing or summarizing away detail.
We need to format as HTML fragment: use
for each section heading, then content: either
for prose, or
- for lists.
We must not include job title heading. Also not include Job ID etc.
We need to remove boilerplate: like "DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:" maybe part of Requirements? It's more about classification. Could be included in Requirements or Qualifications. We'll keep relevant info.
We need to remove duplicated lines, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. The posting includes some generic lines at end: "This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibi" (cut off). That's boilerplate; we should remove.
Also "Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required." That's substantive? It's a requirement maybe. Could be included in Requirements.
Also "For updates or questions on this position, contact: Victoria.Besa@traviscountytx.gov" That's application instruction/contact; we should remove per instruction: remove application instructions.
Also "Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday." That's schedule.
Also "Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701" maybe location; could be part of About the role? Not specified as a section; we could include in About the role paragraph.
Also "Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)" maybe include in About the role.
Also "Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions." That's part of About the role.
Now we need to extract the "We are looking for someone who has:" bullet points. They are formatted with ** bold markers. We'll turn into list items.
Now "DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:" includes: This is a job classification within the Management job family. This classification is distinguished by the manager duties and responsibilities, licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), and required additional senior level management, project management and/or administrative experience. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
That could go under Requirements or Qualifications. We'll include in Requirements maybe.
Now "Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering AND five (5) years of directly related, increasingly responsible professional engineering design and/or analysis experience as a licensed Professional Engineer, including three (3) years of mid- to senior level supervisory/management or project management experience."
"Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire. Valid Texas Driver's License."
"Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:" then lists many items. This could be Qualifications or Skills. Since we already have a Skills section for the bullet list of desired competencies, we could treat Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities as Qualifications (or maybe Skills). But we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide:
- Requirements: Education & Experience, Licenses, etc.
- Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (the long list). This includes knowledge of principles, skills in various areas, abilities.
- Skills: The "We are looking for someone who has:" list (Expertise in Civil Engineering, Code Interpretation Skills, etc.) These are more like desired competencies/soft skills.
We'll keep both.
Now schedule: Work Hours plus note about flexible schedule may be required (from distinguishing characteristics). We'll include both.
Now we need to ensure we don't include placeholders like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
... paragraph combining job summary, location, department, business continuity, remote/hybrid eligibility, etc.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty from Duties And Responsibilities list.
Requirements
- ... education and experience, licenses, driver's license, distinguishing characteristics maybe.
Qualifications
- ... knowledge, skills, and abilities items.
Skills
- ... the bullet list of desired competencies.
Schedule
... work hours and note about flexible schedule.
Now we need to ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract each.
First, About the role content:
From Job Summary:
"Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) Department is seeking an authentic, dynamic leader to fill the Engineering Division Manager position. The ideal candidate will be based in Travis County or the surrounding region, or open to relocating to the area. This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work, however, Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside normal job functions and work schedules. Manages the engineering and planning review sections of the Development Services department. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to the review of complex subdivision and site plan projects. Allocates resources, staffing, equipment and material. Monitors budget and oversees all other administrative matters for the division. Coordinates and works closely with officials, department heads and outside agencies. Directs and supervises interdisciplinary group of professional and technical staff. Functions as a project director providing Professional Engineering certification for work projects. Monitors and oversees that services delivered are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards and procedures established by the State, court and the department. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures."
Also location: "Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)". Also maybe "Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions." (duplicate). We'll combine.
We should not repeat sentences unnecessarily but preserve all info. Slight duplication okay but we should avoid duplicate lines. We'll combine.
Let's craft paragraph:
"Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) Department is seeking an authentic, dynamic leader to fill the Engineering Division Manager position. The ideal candidate will be based in Travis County or the surrounding region, or open to relocating to the area. This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work; however, Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity and may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside normal job functions and work schedules. The role is located at 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 within the TNR Department. The Engineering Division Manager manages the engineering and planning review sections of the Development Services department, develops and implements policies and procedures for reviewing complex subdivision and site plan projects, allocates resources, staffing, equipment and material, monitors the budget and oversees administrative matters, coordinates with officials, department heads and outside agencies, directs and supervises an interdisciplinary group of professional and technical staff, functions as a project director providing Professional Engineering certification for work projects, ensures services comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards established by the State, court and department, and performs all work using appropriate safety procedures."
That seems to capture.
Now Responsibilities: list from Duties And Responsibilities.
We need to extract each bullet (sentence) from that long paragraph. Let's list them:
- Plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates the activities, functions and operations of the division.
- Coordinates programs through staffing resources.
- Manages resources to ensure the completion of projects.
- Determines staffing requirements and hires accordingly.
- Prepares a variety of fiscal, administrative and technical correspondence and reports.
- Coordinates and works closely with officials, department heads, multiple outside suppliers, other County staff and outside agencies.
- Negotiates with private engineering firms for outsourcing work.
- Develops, manages and controls division's work programs, schedules, budgets and personnel.
- Plans future budgetary requirements for division.
- Purchases, monitors and maintains fixed assets common to division.
- Evaluates and reports on program performance of division.
- Prepares process analyses and uses statistical process controls to continually improve quality of processes and output.
- Monitors and oversees that services delivered are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards and procedures established by the State, court and the department.
- Develops and monitors division/department policies and operating procedures.
- Implements, communicates and effectively utilizes department policies and procedures.
- Coordinates with other division directors, departments, agencies and organizations to accomplish division/department goals and objectives.
- Negotiates and oversees services contracts and supplemental agreements and services assuring financial integrity.
- Participates in the development and implementation of strategic short and long-term division plans, develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities.
- Coordinates with officials to achieve those goals.
- Plans, schedules, reviews and evaluates work needs on a short and long-term basis.
- Studies and standardizes divisional policies and practices.
- Supervises professional, technical and administrative support staff, evaluates staff job performance.
- Coordinates schedules and assignments.
- Authorizes staff productive and non-productive work hours.
- Confers with and advises staff on problems related to the design, operation, interpretation and compliance of systems.
- Analyzes and responds to difficult inquires, grievances and complaints.
- Represents the County by attending meetings, community meetings, seminars, conferences and professional association meetings.
- Participates in private organizations and serves on related committees.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
We need to ensure we didn't miss any. Also there is "Plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates the activities
for each section heading, then content: either
for prose, or
- for lists.
We must not include job title heading. Also not include Job ID etc.
We need to remove boilerplate: like "DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:" maybe part of Requirements? It's more about classification. Could be included in Requirements or Qualifications. We'll keep relevant info.
We need to remove duplicated lines, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. The posting includes some generic lines at end: "This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibi" (cut off). That's boilerplate; we should remove.
Also "Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required." That's substantive? It's a requirement maybe. Could be included in Requirements.
Also "For updates or questions on this position, contact: Victoria.Besa@traviscountytx.gov" That's application instruction/contact; we should remove per instruction: remove application instructions.
Also "Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday." That's schedule.
Also "Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701" maybe location; could be part of About the role? Not specified as a section; we could include in About the role paragraph.
Also "Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)" maybe include in About the role.
Also "Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions." That's part of About the role.
Now we need to extract the "We are looking for someone who has:" bullet points. They are formatted with ** bold markers. We'll turn into list items.
Now "DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:" includes: This is a job classification within the Management job family. This classification is distinguished by the manager duties and responsibilities, licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), and required additional senior level management, project management and/or administrative experience. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
That could go under Requirements or Qualifications. We'll include in Requirements maybe.
Now "Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering AND five (5) years of directly related, increasingly responsible professional engineering design and/or analysis experience as a licensed Professional Engineer, including three (3) years of mid- to senior level supervisory/management or project management experience."
"Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire. Valid Texas Driver's License."
"Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:" then lists many items. This could be Qualifications or Skills. Since we already have a Skills section for the bullet list of desired competencies, we could treat Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities as Qualifications (or maybe Skills). But we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide:
- Requirements: Education & Experience, Licenses, etc.
- Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (the long list). This includes knowledge of principles, skills in various areas, abilities.
- Skills: The "We are looking for someone who has:" list (Expertise in Civil Engineering, Code Interpretation Skills, etc.) These are more like desired competencies/soft skills.
We'll keep both.
Now schedule: Work Hours plus note about flexible schedule may be required (from distinguishing characteristics). We'll include both.
Now we need to ensure we don't include placeholders like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
... paragraph combining job summary, location, department, business continuity, remote/hybrid eligibility, etc.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty from Duties And Responsibilities list.
Requirements
- ... education and experience, licenses, driver's license, distinguishing characteristics maybe.
Qualifications
- ... knowledge, skills, and abilities items.
Skills
- ... the bullet list of desired competencies.
Schedule
... work hours and note about flexible schedule.
Now we need to ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract each. First, About the role content: From Job Summary: "Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) Department is seeking an authentic, dynamic leader to fill the Engineering Division Manager position. The ideal candidate will be based in Travis County or the surrounding region, or open to relocating to the area. This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work, however, Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside normal job functions and work schedules. Manages the engineering and planning review sections of the Development Services department. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to the review of complex subdivision and site plan projects. Allocates resources, staffing, equipment and material. Monitors budget and oversees all other administrative matters for the division. Coordinates and works closely with officials, department heads and outside agencies. Directs and supervises interdisciplinary group of professional and technical staff. Functions as a project director providing Professional Engineering certification for work projects. Monitors and oversees that services delivered are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards and procedures established by the State, court and the department. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures." Also location: "Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)". Also maybe "Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions." (duplicate). We'll combine. We should not repeat sentences unnecessarily but preserve all info. Slight duplication okay but we should avoid duplicate lines. We'll combine. Let's craft paragraph: "Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) Department is seeking an authentic, dynamic leader to fill the Engineering Division Manager position. The ideal candidate will be based in Travis County or the surrounding region, or open to relocating to the area. This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work; however, Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity and may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside normal job functions and work schedules. The role is located at 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 within the TNR Department. The Engineering Division Manager manages the engineering and planning review sections of the Development Services department, develops and implements policies and procedures for reviewing complex subdivision and site plan projects, allocates resources, staffing, equipment and material, monitors the budget and oversees administrative matters, coordinates with officials, department heads and outside agencies, directs and supervises an interdisciplinary group of professional and technical staff, functions as a project director providing Professional Engineering certification for work projects, ensures services comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards established by the State, court and department, and performs all work using appropriate safety procedures." That seems to capture. Now Responsibilities: list from Duties And Responsibilities. We need to extract each bullet (sentence) from that long paragraph. Let's list them: - Plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates the activities, functions and operations of the division. - Coordinates programs through staffing resources. - Manages resources to ensure the completion of projects. - Determines staffing requirements and hires accordingly. - Prepares a variety of fiscal, administrative and technical correspondence and reports. - Coordinates and works closely with officials, department heads, multiple outside suppliers, other County staff and outside agencies. - Negotiates with private engineering firms for outsourcing work. - Develops, manages and controls division's work programs, schedules, budgets and personnel. - Plans future budgetary requirements for division. - Purchases, monitors and maintains fixed assets common to division. - Evaluates and reports on program performance of division. - Prepares process analyses and uses statistical process controls to continually improve quality of processes and output. - Monitors and oversees that services delivered are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards and procedures established by the State, court and the department. - Develops and monitors division/department policies and operating procedures. - Implements, communicates and effectively utilizes department policies and procedures. - Coordinates with other division directors, departments, agencies and organizations to accomplish division/department goals and objectives. - Negotiates and oversees services contracts and supplemental agreements and services assuring financial integrity. - Participates in the development and implementation of strategic short and long-term division plans, develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities. - Coordinates with officials to achieve those goals. - Plans, schedules, reviews and evaluates work needs on a short and long-term basis. - Studies and standardizes divisional policies and practices. - Supervises professional, technical and administrative support staff, evaluates staff job performance. - Coordinates schedules and assignments. - Authorizes staff productive and non-productive work hours. - Confers with and advises staff on problems related to the design, operation, interpretation and compliance of systems. - Analyzes and responds to difficult inquires, grievances and complaints. - Represents the County by attending meetings, community meetings, seminars, conferences and professional association meetings. - Participates in private organizations and serves on related committees. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We need to ensure we didn't miss any. Also there is "Plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates the activities