Incumbents are involved in program management work at an advanced professional level. Sections managed may include Materials and Research, Structures, Roadway and Traffic Design, Pavement Management, Local Transportation Facilities, Maintenance Districts and Construction Regions. An incumbent has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and completing assignments in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and accepted engineering practices, as well as for developing and attaining section objectives which are compatible with the policies and objectives of the Agency.
Supervision is exercised over lower level managers, engineers, technicians and others.
Work is performed under the general direction of a Division Director. Analyzes workloads, staffing and consultant usage, and recommend appropriate budgetary and program actions. Prepares and monitors section and project budgets. Establishes section procedures and practices and evaluates their progress and results. Identifies problems and directs corrective measures.