DIRECTOR OF SEWER DISTRICT ACTIVATION 7671

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, an employee in this class is responsible for the development and administration of the Southwest Sewer District building connection program. The incumbent has responsibility for developing and implementing design details, construction requirements, a work force, and permit procedures relating to connections to the Southwest Sewer District system. Supervision is exercised over engineering and administrative personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates all administrative and budgetary details related to the house connection program;

Is responsible for managing district and consultant personnel and resources employed in activation;

Implements the loan program and the community relations program; acts as liaison with plumbing contractors and the Director of the Southwest Sewer District Operations, and in dealings with the Department of Consumer Affairs, the County Attorney's Office and other municipalities as required;

Makes field inspections and assures adherence to local laws by district and consultant personnel;

Analyzes effectiveness of various program elements and makes revisions as necessary to increase efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness to community needs;

Develops and implements, in conjunction with the Director of Southwest Sewer District Operations, an emergency preparedness plan to determine and respond to building connection construction related emergencies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of construction contract administration; thorough knowledge of civil engineering, including building hook-ups to the Southwest Sewer District and related restoration; thorough knowledge of local, State and Federal rules and regulations applying to sewer district connections; ability to supervise effectively in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with labor representatives, government officials and the general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York and five (5) years of experience supervising the design and/or construction of sewage collection systems and/or sewage treatment facilities following acquisition of the license.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Director of Sewer District Activation or a Senior Civil Engineer in the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Sanitation Division.

R01/28/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive