Chief Of Project Management (Afscme Local 1607) Pay Grade 30 Extended Posting

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations an eligible list which will be valid for a one-year period and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at PROCESS: The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience a written examination a computerized exam an oral board interview examination a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation up to the maximum salary.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional engineering and administrative work in the management of engineering design and construction projects; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class applies professional knowledge and skills in the engineering design right-of-way acquisitions and construction contract management of all capital improvements relating to the Countys sanitary sewer and storm drainage infrastructure. Responsibilities include the direction and coordination of the activities of project engineers and construction inspection activities as well as rights-of-way drafting and survey groups. This employee also performs administrative tasks in line with responsibilities and operates under general supervision of a designated supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Directs and supervises the activities of subordinate engineers drafting technicians construction inspectors survey personnel and right-of-way agents;
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of plans and specifications for construction projects and reviews plans prepared by consultants;
• Makes engineering calculations related to project design;
• Makes cost estimates;
• Determines feasibility of designing projects in-house or by outside contractors;
• Prepares requests for proposals for outside contracts and negotiates with contractors;
• Reviews engineering design proposals from outside contractors and makes necessary revisions prior to soliciting bids for construction services;
• Oversees the acquisition of rights-of-way;

• Provides technical advice on engineering 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.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: At least three years professional civil engineering experience at the level of Civil Engineer II and possession of a Bachelors 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a professional engineers license issued by the State of Delaware; possession of a valid Delaware Class D drivers license or its equivalent.

Jacquelyn Moore
Office of Human Resources