‑‑‑‑!‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑!‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑Jurisdiction: Town of Cortlandville

       Jurisdictional Class: non‑competitve

                                                                                                                   Adopted: 6/17/81

Revised: 12/20/83

 

                                                                          TOWN ENGINEER

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is professional work of considera­ble difficulty involving responsibility for planning, coordinating, and di­recting the engineering activities of a town.  The work is performed under the administrative direction of the Town Supervisor and Town Board in accord­ance with established policies.  Wide latitude is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.  The work is reviewed through periodic conferences and reports.  Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate employees.  A Town Engineer does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

Prepares and reviews technical reports, plans, specifications, and designs for municipal engineering projects;

Plans, organizes, and oversees municipal engineering and construction projects;

Prepares and reviews contracts for engineering projects including surveys, field work, and construction activities;

Supervises the performance of all contracts for engineering projects;

Investigates the availability of grant funding and prepares applications for State and Federal reimbursement of engineering projects;

Plans and prepares tentative budgets, allocates expenditures and disburse­ments, and recommends needed appropriations for engineering projects and public work activities;

Consults with local governmental officials regarding planning, coordinating, and initiating town engineering projects;

Prepares environmental impact reports for municipal or private engineering projects;

Reviews town water, sewer, zoning, and highway ordinances and recommends revisions;

Supervises the work of clerical and maintenance personnel;

Meets with the Town Board to make recommendations for future engineering projects and the repair or expansion of existing public works;

Provides administrative assistance in the operation and maintenance of exist­ing public works including the water, highway, and sewer systems.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works; good knowledge of funding sources for municipal engineering and construction projects; good knowledge of the sources of engineering information; good knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures; ability to plan, develop, coordinate and oversee munic­ipal engineering data, arrive at logical conclusions, solve difficult prob­lems, and present facts and findings clearly and concisely; ability to con­duct engineering research' ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to communicate effectively and secure the cooperation of other; sound professional judgment; initiative; resourcefulness; integrity; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

                                                                                                      

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: 

Possession of a license issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a professional engineer is required at the full time appointment.