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 ACTIVITIES

Supervises 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.Promotional

Continuous 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 engineering

2.) sewers, water mains, streets

3.)related structures/areas

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough 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.