Civil Engineer III (Selective Cert Public Works) Afscme Local 1607 (Pay Grade 30)

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.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Manages or performs complex civil engineering projects; administersvarious elements of New Castle Countys land development engineering plan review and site inspection sewer capacity assurance program sewer and stormwater capitalincluding planning design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities regional or major wastewater pumping stations interceptor wastewater conveyance and related engineering activities to realize planned wastewater capital improvements and regulatory program and related activities to ensure compliance with applicable New Castle County codes and environmental regulations; performs high level professional engineering work; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class applies professional engineering knowledge experience and upper managerial skills to complex administrative investigative planning design or construction projects; specifically in high level wastewater engineering and/or may be in responsible charge of an assigned activity or program. Activities and programs may include but are not limited to review and inspection of subdivision and land development record plans sediment and storm water plans drainage grading sanitary sewer collector systems and sewage pumping station plansboth regional or major in nature; wastewater treatment plant upgrades wastewater interceptor upgrades and/or rehabilitation or upgrades sanitary sewer capacity assurance program flood plain activity borrow pit licensing site inspection activity and water management agreement process and the County capital program. Responsibilities may include directing the activities of subordinate professional technical supervisory and clerical employees. This employee performs administrative tasks in line with these responsibilities and works under general supervision. Assignments are broad in scope and considerable independent judgment is required. Additional responsibilities include working with other policy makers legislators government agencies technical and professional organizations and the public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Manages and coordinates the review of subdivision and land development plans including drainage storm water management grading sediment and erosion control plans sanitary sewer and sewage pumping stations;
• Performs complex capital improvements to the sanitary sewer or stormwater systems such as wastewater regional and major infrastructure including regional pumping stations wastewater treatment upgrades sanitary sewer or stormwater systems and reviews work prepared and reviews work prepared by subordinates to ensure technical accuracy;
• Manages or performs the review of proposed site development stormwater management and erosion/sediment control and sanitary sewage construction plans submitted by the private sector for development;
• Directs manages and administers capital improvement programs both regional or specific in nature;
• Manages the review inspection and maintenance activities related to the delegation of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Sediment and Storm Water program;
• Manages the inspection of all site development compliance and activities;
• Manages or performs assessment of sanitary sewer capacity and provides technical guidance regarding capacity management and planning;
• Manages the licensing and monitoring of extractive use operations;
• Manages or performs technical review of applications to develop in the floodplain and prepares departmental recommendations;
• Manages or performs civil engineering projects related to site work for parks buildings roads pathways and other projects as required.
• May provide technical or managerial oversight for specific complex engineering projects or department initiatives;
• Conducts periodic reviews of sanitary sewer drainage and storm water management codes policies and standards prepares legislation to amend codes and recommends policies and procedures for implementing new standards and codes;
• Provides consultation on proposed revisions to zoning and subdivision codes as they relate to land development;
• Manages Water Resources Protection Area requirements for New Castle County;
• Oversees the testing and monitoring process relating to Water Management Agreements;
• Represents the County on various technical committees;
• 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 personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.

Jacquelyn Moore
Office of Human Resources