TOWN DIRECTOR OF STREET LIGHTING 7518

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Administers the overall functioning of a Street Lighting District. Oversees the technical operations and supervises the fiscal and personnel functions of a Street Lighting District. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Administers the operation and staffing of a Street Lighting District;

Prepares and maintains purchasing and disbursement of funds from district budget;

Supervises and reviews engineering studies done by outside companies;

Directs all work done by subordinate personnel, overseeing such work as street light maintenance, electrical equipment installation, and related utility pole maintenance;

Maintains records on energy related costs of electricity;

May maintain town building electrical services and town electrical budget.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and physical principles of electricity as it relates to a Street Lighting District; thorough knowledge of the use of electrical distribution systems; thorough knowledge of underground and overhead electrical equipment, installation and safety; thorough knowledge of the National Code, Long Island Power Authority rules and regulations, OSHA Electrical rules and regulations, and pertinent telephone and cable rules and regulations as they pertain to a Street Lighting district; ability to figure Kilowatts, Kilowatt-hour costs, fuel adjustment costs, material and labor costs; ability to maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, utility companies, engineers and architects; ability to prepare accurate reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and four (4) years of experience in maintaining electrical systems, two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard Senior High School and eight (8) years of experience in maintaining electrical systems, two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NOTE: Possession of a Master Electrician License may be substituted for four (4) years of non-supervisory experience.

R02/28/06

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive