Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician Program Manager I

Utility Coordination Program Manager I

Recruitment #011526-MFBA06-550800

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Introduction

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department.

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Summary Statement

The position will provide and oversee quality assurance, and related initiatives, associated with utility coordination on DelDOT projects statewide. Additionally, the position will provide and oversee quality assurance efforts on Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) initiatives and deliverables. The position will supervise in-house personnel along with managing consultants which will require assigning, scheduling, tracking work assignments and deliverables. The position is also expected to provide utility coordination on DelDOT projects throughout the design and construction phases across the state. In addition, the position will provide general management of the DelDOT Utility Section initiatives throughout the state. It will also provide training and oversight to DelDOT staff, consultants, & utility companies on DelDOT regulations, policies & processes.

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, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.
  • Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
  • Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
  • Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
  • Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.
  • Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
  • Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
  • Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
  • Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade, and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.  
  • Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician Program Manager I 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
 
  1. Five years’ experience in Public Utility Coordination as described in the summary statement.
  2. Two years’ experience in transportation or construction project or program management such as planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the status of transportation or construction projects or programs.  
  3. One year of experience in contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts and negotiating changes to existing contracts.
  4. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.


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