DEPUTY TOWN DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES 8717

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Town Director of Engineering Services in administering the policies, procedures and regulations of that department through coordination and direction of the activities of professional, technical and clerical personnel. The incumbent assists in the planning, design and inspection of the construction and alterations done on town buildings, structures, work and equipment, as well as developing, administering, implementing and managing a master plan and appropriate measures to improve traffic safety. The incumbent acts for, and in place of, the Director and exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in performing the duties of this position. Work is reviewed by the Director through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Acts generally for, and in place of, the Director of Engineering Services, and exercises the powers and responsibilities of the Director as delegated;

Provides engineering consultation, administration, application and inspection services, as required with respect to laws of the State of New York and the local laws, ordinances and codes of a town;

Assists the Town Director of Engineering Services in the design, planning and inspection of all construction, alteration, repair and maintenance done on town buildings, structures and equipment;

Administers, supervises, manages, implements and directs all matters pertaining to the fast, efficient and convenient movement of people and goods over the highway transportation network within a town;

Develops, implements, and amends a master plan for traffic safety;

Promulgates all rules and regulations governing the flow of traffic, including the design and installation of curbs and sidewalks, and manages same with respect to traffic signs, signals and markings;

Studies traffic conditions on the streets and highways of a town and recommends to the Town Board and applicable town departments traffic engineering plans, rules, resolutions and ordinances that are deemed advisable as a result of traffic observations and studies;

Recommends new off-street parking facilities at any location after establishing the need for such facilities as a result of engineering parking needs and demand studies;

Conducts or coordinates the investigation of complaints and possible violations;

Receives applications, examines premises for safety and compliance with building codes and issues permits or prescribed certificates;

Maintains comprehensive records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, inspections made and reports rendered;

Provides technical assistance, consultations and advice to other departments, agencies and officials.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; thorough knowledge of the principles of traffic engineering; thorough knowledge of the laws, codes, ordinances and legislative enactments regulating public engineering, building and housing; good knowledge of the stages of construction and approved building materials, in order to determine possible defects and violations; good knowledge of the technique and interpretation of statistical studies of traffic accidents and projected traffic loads; good knowledge of highway design, as related to traffic safety and flow; ability to maintain a comprehensive record- keeping system; ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to present reports clearly and concisely; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, the staff and the public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum qualifications for this position as it is in the exempt jurisdictional class.

R09/23/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt