JIM THOMAS



Delaware County Employee of the Month
June 2008

Jim was hired as Assistant Civil Engineer on May 28, 1999 and promoted to Civil Engineer in February, 2004. 

Jim is a very dedicated, hardworking and conscientious person.  His current responsibilities include design of retaining walls, roads and bridges and other engineering tasks as required.  He is always willing to help the Engineering Department in any way.  Whether it’s layout of plans or testing concrete, Jim is always there and never complains no matter what task is given him. 

Recently, Jim has been the Engineering Department’s coordinator for the flood that devastated County Route 7.  He has done a remarkable job on County Route 7, demonstrating leadership and commitment by coordinating all aspects of repairing this road and dealing with the many contractors, employees and residents.

In addition to the ten to twelve hour days spent working on County Route 7’s flood work, Jim has also been able to keep up with the layouts of other projects the Engineering Department has in process.

What Jim likes most about the job is the day-to-day changes, and being able to do something different every day.  He enjoys doing things and making decisions that improve Delaware County’s road and bridge system.

Jim and his wife, Heather, have two children, daughter Caila, 3, and son Cole, 10 months. Jim enjoys snowmobiling, yard work, basketball and being a hermit.

Congratulations, Jim and thank you.