VILLAGE ENGINEER                                                        1044

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

 Under general direction, an employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all engineering functions of a village building and planning 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 subdivisions; recommends acceptance or revision of subdivision layouts, and 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;

          Enforces the statutes, laws, ordinances and codes regulating building, zoning and housing;

          Prepares annual budget and department activity reports;

          May act in an engineering advisory capacity to the Mayor or other village 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 or mechanical engineering experience after the acquisition of a Professional Engineer's License issued by New York State.                      

 

NOTE:  License must be maintained throughout the term of employment.

 

 

12/16/92

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive