Senior Engineer (Provisional) (DPW Buildings, DPW Engineering, & DPW Water)
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Senior Engineers perform technical engineering work of considerable difficulty and may supervise a unit in a specialized phase of engineering activities. Incumbents perform engineering work involving the responsibility for planning and supervising a unit engaged in specialized phase of engineering or assisting in the planning and coordinating a major phase of the overall engineering programs. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures permitting latitude for independent action and requires a considerable degree of technical judgment. Incumbents work is subject to review for methods, results and accuracy of judgment. Immediate supervision is received from a professional engineer. Senior Engineers provide general and direct supervision to subordinates engaged in a wide range of engineering activities and tasks.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIESSupervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects;Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs;Prepares proposals for the procurement of consulting and construction services in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures;Manages and enforces consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout;Reviews and approves invoices for payment of consulting and construction services;Plans and administers the activities of units or combinations of units is specialized engineering activities;Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects;Assists in coordinating and implementing a major phase of the overall engineering project;Confers with other City staff, utility companies and various agencies to coordinate projects;Supervises and participates in carrying out special studies;Gathers, records and analyzes various engineering data;Summarizes methods and reviews results;Advises, assists and instructs subordinates in carrying out difficult and specialized engineering activities;Performs a wide variety of field, laboratory and office work requiring specialized engineering skills and knowledge;Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities;Inspects the condition of engineering facilities under the jurisdiction of the assigned unit for conformity with plans and specifications;Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities dealing with city ordinances that affect matters within the scope of the incumbent?s sub-section;Maintains accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other related written materials;Performs related duties as required.PromotionalContinuous and permanent status in any city department as an Assistant Engineer for one year.Open Competitive(A) Masters Degree in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field and one year of full-time engineering experience;or,(B) Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering , Engineering Technology or a closely related Engineering field and two years of full-time engineering experience;or,(C) Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction/Architectural Technology or Engineering Science and four years of full-time engineering experience;or(D) Possession of a Professional Engineer's License and current registration.Special Requirement: Applicants must possess and present a current New York State Drivers License at time of appointment and it must be maintained during employment* Applicants hired in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Water may be required to possess a New York State Drivers License.Approved areas of engineering work experience:Design, construction, investigation, inspection, analysis, development, maintenance or operation of engineering programs or projects in areas of:1.) civil engineering2.) sewers, water mains, streets3.)related structures/areasFULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering;Thorough knowledge of the process of design, cost estimating and supervising construction projects of a complicated nature;Thorough knowledge of the construction, maintenance and design of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures according to established laws and procedures;Surveying including computations, engineering estimates and specifications;Ability to express engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs and written specifications;Ability to understand and interpret general municipal law as it relates to consultant construction contract procurement and execution;Ability to plan, layout and supervise engineering activities;Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;Ability to operate a personal computer in the use of application programs including engineering software;Ability to interact with citizens to address complaints in a professional and courteous manner;Initiative and resourcefulness in solving engineering problems, good professional judgment;Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.