Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director directs the UNIX/NT systems engineering function. May also be responsible for OS/390 function and staff. Being a Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director develops and oversees policies and practices for UNIX/NT systems engineering. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director typically reports to a top management. The Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
**First review of applications will take place the week of May 6th, 2024. Tentatively, interviews are scheduled to take place the weeks of May 23rd and 30th.**
**The City of Lakewood participates in the Department of Retirement Systems PERS system.**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that would likely provide the candidate with the knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the job will be considered. A typical combination is a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and eight (8) years managerial and administrative experience in a municipal or Public Works environment, with at least five (5) years in an increasingly responsible supervisory capacity.
Valid Washington driver's license.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State within six (6) months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to municipal public works projects and activities.
Civil engineering principles and practices.
Traffic engineering principles and practices.
Project management principles and practices.
Organizational development principles and practices.
Federal, state, regional, and county programs, procedures, and funding sources related to assigned programs, projects, activities and operations.
Construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment used in public works.
Planning, developing and controlling large and multiple budgets.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Contract law and developing, reviewing, negotiating and enforcing construction contracts.
Federal and state grant applications and administration procedures.
City political environment and sensitivities.
Basic research methods.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, control and direct the activities, services, operations, budgets and policy formulation of City public works services and planning.
Represent the City and attend various boards, committees and meetings.
Negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers.
Analyze complex issues and impacts and provide clear and concise recommendations and alternative solutions.
Develop schedules, timelines, work programs and cost estimations.
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Analyze complex situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action or present alternative solutions.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrate solid interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.
Drive a vehicle to perform field inspection of construction and maintenance projects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited field work and driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Constant use of sight, hearing, and speech abilities necessary to perform essential functions and communicate with others. Frequent fine finger manipulation and use of hands and arms in reaching/handling/fingering/grasping while operating office equipment and computers, preparing written documentation, handling paperwork, etc. Frequent sitting may be extended at times, while doing desk activities. Frequent bending/twisting at waist/knees/neck while working at desk, worktable, or moving from sitting to standing position. Frequent standing in combination with walking (short distances) throughout work shift in office areas. Occasional pushing/pulling force up to 10 pounds opening doors, drawers, and moving materials. Requires mental acuity to ensure thorough mental analysis of situations in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit construction sites.
UNION AFFILIATION
Non-represented
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lakewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages, supports, and celebrates respect, empowerment, diversity, and inclusion for all. We welcome your contributions
BENEFITS SUMMARY
for
REGULAR STATUS, GENERAL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to City policies and plan booklets for details.
WORK HOURS
The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.
SALARY INCREASES
Upon successful completion of an annual performance evaluation and annually thereafter, an employee may receive a salary increase based on merit or performance. However, no employee may exceed the maximum of their salary range.
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT
The City Council determines a cost of living adjustment (COLA) annually during the budget process. The COLA is based on factors such as: Consumer Price Index, market trends, Implicit Price Deflator, and the City's financial situation.
HOLIDAYS
Employees are granted the following paid holidays:
New Year's Day
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas day
Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
COMBINATION LEAVE
Combination leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Combination leave may be used after 60 days of employment. Leave can be accrued without limit during the calendar year, however the maximum accrual amount that can be carried forward from one calendar year to the next shall not exceed two times the amount of the employee's current accrual rate.
Accrual Rate:
During the 1st year 120 hours of leave per year
After the 1st thru 2nd year 128 hours of leave per year
After the 2nd thru 4th year 136 hours of leave per year
After the 4th thru 9th year 152 hours of leave per year
After the 9th thru 14th year 184 hours of leave per year
After the 14th thru 20th year 216 hours of leave per year
After the 20th thru 29th year 232 hours of leave per year
After the 29th year 240 hours of leave per year
Combination leave accrual is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
MEDICAL LEAVE
Medical leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during absences caused by illness, injury, etc. Medical leave is accrued at 64 hours per year (pro-rated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). It is available for use after 90 days of employment.
SHARED LEAVE
If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated combination leave to cover an absence caused by illness or injury.
MILITARY LEAVE
Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.
The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
JURY DUTY LEAVE
Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3.
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENT
In lieu of Social Security, the City provides an alternative plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. The employee contributes 6.20% and the City contributes 4.77% of the employee's salary. The employee's investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the plan.
Under Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision, any Social Security retirement or disability benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from this replacement plan.
VOLUNTARY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to employees through payroll deduction. This is an optional investment program offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation or Washington Department of Retirement Systems. The City matches an employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's base monthly pay rate.
VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
The Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125) is an optional tax savings program which is offered to employees annually. It allows employees to reduce taxable income by using part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for out of pocket health care expenses and dependent care costs.
The effective date of health insurance is the first day of the month following hire.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Three medical plans are offered to employees and dependents through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC): the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a health savings account), the Regence HealthFirst Plan ($250 deductible), and the Kaiser Permanente Plan ($200 deductible).
Premiums for employees and dependents are pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
Employees may be eligible to opt out of medical insurance coverage to receive a $3,000 annualized contribution (pro-rated for part-time employees) to their deferred compensation account, flexible spending account (IRS Section 125), and/or pay.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential resource available to employees, dependents and household members. The EAP provides professional counseling assistance in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from substance abuse to relationship issues. The premiums are paid by the City.
VISION INSURANCE*
A separate vision plan provides for annual eye examinations for employees and dependents. A $25 deductible benefit is also provided for lenses, frames and contact lenses.
SURVIVOR INCOME LIFE INSURANCE
A monthly survivor income benefit is paid to an employee's eligible spouse and children upon the employee's death. Prior to any reduction for Social Security survivor's benefits, a benefit amount equal to 30% of the employee's insured earnings is paid to the spouse or children, and 60% is paid if both spouse and children survive.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT
A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand to a maximum of $170,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
Effective after 90 days of continuous disability. The maximum amount of the LTD benefit is 60% of earnings or $5,000 per month, whichever is less.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
Employees may elect to apply for $30,000 to $300,000 in supplemental term life insurance coverage. Spouses may also be insured. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS
Additional insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, STD, dental and hospital intensive care.
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