What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Program Manager II position at State of Delaware?
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
This position is an essential status position that will manage the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and support statewide transportation systems.
As the Transportation Systems Operations Manager, CE PM II, you will manage multiple programs to maintain and enhance the statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems that are operated from the TMC. This will include supervising, evaluating, and overseeing staff and the programs that include daily statewide Traffic Operations, Signal/Cooridor Timing, Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO), Traffic Systems Engineering, and other technologies and that provide a cooperative transportation system that is safe, accessible, and maintains the Delaware roadway network for all road users.
This position will work directly with multiple sections, agencies, and stakeholders to maintain the permanent and temporary traffic operations along the Delaware roadway network that follow the Delaware specifics of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Transportation Incident Management (TIM), Specifications, Details, and AASHTO guidelines.
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 Engineer Program Manager II (Department of Transportation Only)
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.
Three years experience as a project engineer in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below which includes managing engineering programs and projects.
Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
Material Science Engineering
One year experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
Additional Posting Information
The selected candidate may be asked to work during severe weather, homeland security emergencies, traffic incidents, and planned/unplanned events. This may include work outside of normal business hours as operational needs require.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires 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.
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. COHDAs a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Benefits
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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
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.