HIGHWAY PROJECT ASSISTANT 7319

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Highways, an employee in this class administers a road evaluation program in a municipality and provides administrative services in connection with legal claims filed against the Highway Department. Work includes the evaluation of roadways and tabulation of field data, which results in an automated road repair schedule. The incumbent also reviews and researches notices of complaint, represents the Highway Department at legal hearings and maintains legal files. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports. Supervision is exercised over employees performing road evaluation duties. Does related work as needed.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns road evaluation crew to location, prepares daily work reports of completed assignments, enters data into computer program, prints results;

Drives Town vehicle to determine quality of existing roads and to supervise laborers who collect statistics on roadworthiness;

Reviews and researches notices of claims regarding lawsuits against Highway Department;

Represents Highway Department at trials and examinations before trials;

Maintains Highway vehicle accident reports and Highway Engineer’s files;

Prepares correspondence to Town Attorney’s Office;

Maintains legal files for Highway Department;

Performs paving tonnage calculations, helps prepare and type project specifications, prepares cross-sections and profiles, transcribes/types correspondence and maintains files for Highway Engineer;

May provide limited field assistance to Engineer in the taking of grades.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of general office terminology, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques; thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in road construction and repair. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of a labor crew engaged in road evaluation; ability to research and maintain complex records and to prepare periodic reports from these records; ability to testify at court proceedings on behalf of the Highway Department. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; must be computer literate. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of administrative or secretarial experience in a highway or commercial construction work environment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

8/30/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15