TOWN DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND HOUSING 5195

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, design, construction and alteration of town building, housing and engineering projects. This is a professional engineering position with administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the functions of the Department of Engineering, Building and Housing. The incumbent provides professional engineering services and consultation to the Town Board, and administers the departments in a manner that assures compliance with the laws and codes regulating building, housing and engineering. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs the planning, design, construction and alteration of town building, housing and engineering projects;

Reviews, plans and makes recommendations to the Town Board for major town building and housing improvements;

Provides professional engineering and inspection services to the Town Board and special improvement districts in connection with land development, site improvements, grade limitations, drainage and related projects;

Enforces the statutes, laws, ordinances and codes regulating town building, housing and engineering projects;

Responsible for the maintenance of comprehensive records in connection with applications, permits issued, certificates, inspections, reports and orders relating to building, housing and engineering projects;

Responsible for preparing and preserving surveys, maps, plans, estimates and drawings relating to streets, highways, parks, public grounds and other town projects.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances and the legislation enactments regulating public engineering, building and housing; thorough knowledge of materials used in building construction and stages of construction to determine possible defects and violations; good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; 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 express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain a comprehensive record keeping system; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering and building construction after the acquisition of a professional engineer's license issued by New York State.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

All employees hired after January 1, 1985 must successfully complete the required basic training program entitled Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel, established by the State of New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission. The program must be completed in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations, and upon completion, the required in-service training programs must be attended as scheduled.

R09/30/99

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15