Assistant County Engineer (Pay Grade 34) AFSCME Local 3109
New Castle County Government•New Castle, DE
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs highly responsible managerial, administrative and professional engineering work in assisting the Special Services Department General Manager or designee. Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed through conferences, reports and the evaluation of results achieved. Work involves a high degree of responsibility with active participation in the determination, formulation and execution of County policies.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
- Thorough knowledge of the sewerage system of the County and controlling laws
- Thorough knowledge of the modern methods and techniques of sewer line construction and maintenance
- Ability to assist actively and effectively in the planning, organizing and directing of engineering programs
- Ability to assist management in planning and administering the activities of a large number of professional, technical and other staff working in widely varied activities
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Good professional judgement
- At least five years progressively responsible engineering and administrative experience including experience in the planning, construction and maintenance of sewerage and related systems
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Registration by the Delaware State Board of Engineer Examiners as a professional engineer
- Ability to pass a county background check
Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates work of the department
- Manages the development of long- and short-term goals for the department
- Reviews all proposals for subdivisions and land development to include sewer capacities and drainage design
- Assists in developing, formulating and executing policies and procedures for the department
- Assists in the preparation and administration of the capital and operating budgets
- Meets with and advises public and private agencies, committees and individuals interested in County problems
- Investigates complaints and recommends possible solutions
- Supervises, trains, instructs and evaluates employees
- Provides technical assistance to engineers of lower rank in matters relating to planning, design, construction and maintenance of sewer and drainage facilities
- Reviews design for conformance with County standards
- Serves as assistant to the Public Works Department General Manager or designee with responsibility for administering County regulations for subdivision development
- Assists in screening, interviewing and hiring of consultants for engineering and architectural projects
- Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service
- Operates a data processing terminal, personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
