Summary Statement
The class incumbent is responsible for providing overall administration of the department's capital improvement program for a large diverse department.
- Supervises a staff of 4-7 professional and clerical employees.
- Manages an annual capital program budget of approximately $6.5-8.0 million.
- Manages approximately 50 contracts.
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.
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
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Capital Program Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Three years experience in budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal control.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.Six months experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.Knowledge of facilities planning and analysis which includes developing facilities management plans based on the evaluation and analysis of usage, structures and other facilities.Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.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.
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).
Benefits
Salary : $70,750 - $88,438
