Engineering Support Manager

Name	Current Classification	Proposed Classification	
     	     	     	

Complete this form with relevant career information and current responsibilities/scope along with relevant examples of how each area of the Skills Matrix for the proposed classification is being met.  Criteria from the appropriate Skills Matrix is listed in the below table – complete each box with explanation and examples of how the employee is satisfying this criteria.  	

Responsibilities:  
•	Responsible for a large group or effort
     
•	Decision-making responsibility for large or critical program area
     
•	Responsible for insuring program effectiveness
     
•	Anticipates unusual conditions, problems, and situations and assures sustained success of the program
     
•	Balances multiple priorities from senior management
     
•	Anticipates what resources will be needed insure the success of the  program
     
•	Has demonstrated the ability to plan work years in advance for long term strategic scheduling
     	
Job knowledge:  
•	Broad applied knowledge of technical and administrative responsibilities
     
•	Comprehensive understanding of complex systems and interdependencies
     
•	Has preemptive foresight of future needs and potential conflicts or problems
     
•	Demonstrated “Vision” based upon collective knowledge
     
•	Strong knowledge of effective leadership skills such as coordination, team building, directing and managing
     	
Leadership/Management:  
•	Must manage a large group of two or more FTE employees.  Highly effective leadership skills such as coordination and team building. Managerial abilities and accomplishments recognized throughout the lab.   Able to estimate cost, manpower needs, and project time.  Makes efficient use of resources when scheduling complex activities.
     	
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
•	Disseminates information to group/ division and keeps appropriate management informed
     
•	Has established relationships throughout the lab and effectively coordinates personnel to accomplish cost and schedule goals
     
•	Able to identify multiple options, evaluate different perspectives, draw on experience to make clear decisions, and persuasively argue for proposals
     	
Support of the Lab’s Mission:  
•	Contributions have a significant direct impact and are critical to the mission of the lab.
     	
Education & Experience: 
•	HS degree + 22 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
     
•	Demonstrated track record of several years of successfully managing large groups or projects
     	

	
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