Summary Statement

Responsible for managing the statewide Right of Way, Survey, and Utilities Section which provides engineering support essential to the Department goals. Position requires executive leadership and strategic direction for the acquisition of property rights, utility coordination and relocation, and survey operations in support of transportation and infrastructure projects. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; manages stakeholder engagement with property owners, utility providers, and partner agencies; and oversees technical teams to deliver projects 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. Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Director of Transportation Engineering

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 Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. 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. As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 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.