The Division’s mission is to provide Delaware’s residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. The Division is able to carry out the mission through comprehensive planning balancing resource management with recreational needs of the community.

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The purpose of this position is to manage the Division’s diverse portfolio of capital projects with an annual budget of over $12 million dollars. This position oversees project management and monitoring activities for all capital improvement project contracts for over 800 structures located at sites throughout the state. This includes but is not limited to capital improvement projects for overnight accommodations, roads, sewer plants, historic forts, zoo, water park, and marinas.

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.

• Plans, manages and monitors the department's capital program for major and minor capital improvement projects. Works with department managers to determine/implement solution to capital problems.
  
• Manages and implements a facilities management plan; coordinates the analysis and evaluation of usage, structures and other facilities, and equipments of the department. Develops a proposed plan which meets the overall department objectives.
  
• Provides guidance and direction to professional and clerical staff. Reviews and evaluates work for conformance to goals and objectives.
  
• Develops and implements fiscal tracking and reporting systems for capital funds.
  
• Develops, conducts and/or coordinates planning studies related to short and long term capital needs of the department.
  
• Chairs and staffs the department's task force relating to capital programs. Works with departmental, executive and legislative officials to explain fiscal and planning matters, determine problem areas and recommend solutions.
  
• Develops and oversees the monitoring of the department's capital budget.
  
• Conducts special studies or projects as assigned by superiors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Capital Program Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

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.

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).

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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 are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.