CHIEF ENGINEER (PUBLIC WORKS) 1027

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class oversees highway, bridge and waterways engineering and maintenance activities within the Public Works Department. The incumbent has responsibility for planning, organizing and directing engineering functions of the Public Works Laboratory, Survey, Highways, Bridges, and Waterways Divisions. The principal responsibilities are: determining and establishing technical and administrative policies and procedures and the development, analysis and evaluation of engineering projects with respect to feasibility, cost, economic justification, public necessity and convenience. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Provides overall supervision and direction of construction of county highways, bridges, and waterways;

Supervises the overall preparation of design, plans, and specifications for all construction projects;

directs preparation of standard procedures and instructions;

Exercises general supervision and review over material and soils testing, right of way acquisition

and waterways development, and directs maintenance activities of County highways;

Acts as consultant to other departments in matters pertaining to engineering and to the planning of

public improvements in the above fields;

Prepares a variety of special engineering reports for the Commissioner of Public Works:

Directs the preparation of related capital program requests.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of modern engineering practices and procedures as they apply to public works; thorough knowledge of the laws and other regulatory enactments controlling public works; thorough knowledge of modern developments, of current literature, and sources of information in public works engineering; thorough knowledge of office administration; ability to plan and direct the work of engineers, contractors, and other departmental personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to apply engineering knowledge to specific administrative and technical problems; ability to develop and enforce divisional and departmental policies; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications, and other documents; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and seven (7) years of experience as a professional engineer exercising managerial or administrative responsibility for civil engineering projects and/or programs.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Chief Engineer (Public Works); or

Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Principal Civil Engineer, or Director of Traffic Safety.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York and maintain it while employed in this title.

R10/13/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive