SENIOR LIGHTING INSPECTOR 5138

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for supervisory and administrative duties necessary for the establishment and maintenance of proper lighting on town roads and for the preparation of town lighting budgets. The incumbent processes requests for the improvement and installation of lighting units. The incumbent is responsible for the processing of licenses and for handling requests and complaints for taxpayers. Supervision may be exercised over a small staff of Lighting Inspectors and clerical employees, and is received from an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the planning and revision of town lighting requirements;

Supervises the installation of new or replacement lighting units within a jurisdiction;

Conducts inspections of installation in progress and after completion;

Prepares and controls town lighting budgets;

Processes petitions for the improvement of old installations and the installations of units;

Supervises the activities of a staff of Lighting Inspectors and clerical employees;

Prepares and issues license requests and installation work orders;

Utilizes computerized mapping and inventory systems.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the methods of establishing proper levels of public area lighting; some knowledge of the methods of supervising employees; some knowledge of the methods of bookkeeping and of the preparation of financial reports; working knowledge of computerized mapping and inventory systems; ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to conduct field surveys and research projects in the meeting of town lighting needs; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance, installation or inspection of lighting systems.

NOTE: Experience will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State in Electrical Engineering or a related field will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Lighting Inspector.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout the period of employment.

R 4/22/2019

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive