Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician Program Manager I – State of Delaware

[Transportation]
122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Dover, Delaware, 19901 United States
September 5, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

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 level manages engineering, planning, and/or technician operations at the division or department level.  This level is distinguished from previous levels by managing major programs through EPS Technician positions and/or contractual staff.  Employees act as staff advisor and expert to resolve the most complex issues and escalated problems and represent the State and department as Subject Matter Expert on national and regional committees.  A significant aspect of work at this level includes ensuring division or department engineering, planning, and/or surveying program, project, and operational needs and requirements are met through strategic planning and effective management of resources, budgets, grants, and/or contracts. This position is an essential status position will be assigned to project and work activities statewide. The selected candidate is required to work during severe weather, homeland security, emergencies, traffic incidents, and participation in planned and unplanned events.

As the Traffic Safety Temporary Traffic Program Manager, EPS Tech PM I, you will manage the program that inspections and monitors Temporary Traffic Controls (TTC) and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) on the Delaware roadways. This will include supervising, evaluation, and overseeing of staff and the program to meet the goals for the Department and maintain safety for all modes of transportation in a planned and unplanned activity referencing the Delaware specifics of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Specifications, Details, Safety Hardware, AASHTO guidelines. This will also include Traffic Safety Training as it relates to Transportation Incident Management (TIM), TTC, and MOT. This position will work directly with multiple section, agencies, and stake holders during active TTC operations to maintain the Temporary Traffic Program.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

  • Three years’ experience in interpreting the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.

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 the Traffic Engineering Safety 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

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. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

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.

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 (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov 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. 

 

 

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