TOWN ENGINEER                                                       1042

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs professional engineering and administrative work in the development and maintenance of town facilities. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all engineer­ing functions of a town engineering department.  The principal responsibilities are for determining and establishing technical and administrative policies and procedures for the development, analysis and evaluation of engineering projects with respect to their feasibility, cost, economic justification and public necessity and convenience.  Supervision is exercised directly or indirectly over all departmental employees.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Directs the inspection of all contracted work on approved public projects, such as: public buildings, recreational facilities, parking lots, traffic lights and controlled studies of waste disposal facilities;

          Directs review of site improvement plans for sub-divisions; recommends ac­ceptance or revision of sub-division layouts; provides up-to-date zoning maps for public use and for reference by other departments for tax purposes;

          Supervises inspections performed by the engineering department and makes recommendations regarding acceptance of improvements;

          Supervises consultants' engineering activities pertaining to roads, bridges and drainage structures;

          Investigates and processes complaints relating to roads, grading and drain­age;

          Conducts surveys to establish lines and grades in engineering projects for other agencies;

          May act in an engineering advisory capacity to the Town Board or other town agencies.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineer­ing; comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and procedures as they apply to public works; thorough knowledge of laws and other regulatory enactments controlling public works; thorough knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in public works engineering; thorough knowledge of modern 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; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          One (1) year of civil engineering experience after the acquisition of a Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Town Engineer.

 

NOTE: License must be maintained during employment in this title.

 

R 8/22/24

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive