HIGHWAY FUNDING PROGRAM MANAGER 1055

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for managing the development and administration of the Department of Public Works’ Federally funded highway program. The incumbent initiates, develops and monitors funded highway projects in coordination with Federal and State agencies. The incumbent oversees capital project development and administers consultant design contracts. Work is reviewed by a professional supervisor through conferences, project work, and progress reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and administers the project development process on highway projects that require funds for consultant contracts;

Directs in-house and consultant engineering staffs as related to procedures for locally administered Federal aid projects;

Coordinates contract activities with the NYSDOT and monitors the State reimbursement process;

Manages and reviews the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel engaged in the preparation and processing of contracts to secure Federal/State reimbursement from New York State for the County;

Negotiates contracts and insures that all contract requirements are met during a project;

Oversees capital project development and coordinates program updates that require consultant services;

Directs the preparation of scopes of service and requests for proposals for Federal, State, and County funded highway projects;

Develops Federally aided funding budgets and strategies for the purpose of amending both the Capital program and the federally aided highway program;

Processes and guides Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) projects through the State review process.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the New York State Department of Transportation project development process; thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to procuring Federal and State funding for highway projects; thorough knowledge of state and local regulations pertaining to contracts; thorough knowledge of state air quality regulations pertaining to project advancement and highway construction; good knowledge of the principals, practices, and techniques of contract administration, including contract negotiations, and highway budget preparation; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials; ability to, with tact, firmness and impartiality, negotiate and secure compliance by consultants with regard to the contracts and specifications governing highway projects; ability to supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and six (6) years of experience in the development and administration of Federal and/or State funded highway improvement programs, which has included four (4) years of administrative management of highway design consultants and consultant contract negotiations.

06/26/09

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive