Currently, there are two vacant provisional professional level positions, to become permanent, pending the results of the civil service examination, in the Engineering Department. The incumbent is responsible for performing and overseeing design work on county construction and reconstruction projects involving roads and bridges. In addition, the incumbent provides training and instruction to the engineering staff, especially in the area of design. This position differs from the Assistant Director of Engineering in the fact that it concentrates almost exclusively on design work, while the Assistant Director of Engineering generally oversees all aspects of the Engineering Division and performs administrative backup functions for the Director of Engineering. General supervision is received from the Director of Engineering, with administrative direction also received from the Assistant Director.
Supervision is exercised over staff assigned to design duties.
Eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer at time of application. Possession of said license at time of appointment. Eligibility for an NYS Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of application. Possession of said license at time of appointment. The applicant must hold a valid P.E. License from NYS and be knowledgeable with the N.Y.S.D.O.T. Highway Design and Construction Specifications.