Assistant Director Transportation Engineering

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

Introduction To represent the Governor in issues involving DOT and to provide leadership as the department strives to be a transparent, efficient and accountable institution in which safety, performance management and customer satisfaction are of highest priority. Click here to learn more about DelDOT Office of Secretary Division. Summary Statement As Field Operations Lead for the Economic Development Coordination Division, you will report to the Director and oversee three field offices. You will exercise statewide control over the permitting process for utilities, entrances, and roadwork issued within the respective public work offices. This role also oversees statewide coordination of utility work within the capital project program. This position is considered essential and may have to report during emergency situations and severe weather events. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications. Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations. Applies the principles and theories of science and mathematics to research and develop solutions to technical problems. Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections and/or investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations. Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems and facilities. Plans and coordinates engineering projects. Reviews, analyzes and reports on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance. Develops cost estimates for project time and materials. Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Possession of a valid Delaware Professional Engineering License OR Possession of a valid Professional Engineering license issued by a proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a province or territory of Canada.
• Five years experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and managing multi-modal transportation programs and projects.
• Three years experience in contract administration which includes overseeing the development and negotiation of contracts and bid specifications; managing bid openings; awarding and executing contracts.
• Three years experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Applies the principles and theories of science and mathematics to research and develop solutions to technical problems.
• Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections and/or investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations.
• Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems and facilities.
• Plans and coordinates engineering projects.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
• Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
• Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed