ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
 
 ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

 DEFINITION:
  
 Assists the Municipal Engineer in planning, organizing, directing, 
 coordinating, controlling, integrating, and completing a variety of 
 comprehensive engineering projects, programs, and activities for 
 a municipality; does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this title
 may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  
 Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
 
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Assists in planning and formulating engineering programs and
 projects and in organizing the assignment of project staff.

 Assigns engineering personnel to specific phases of projects 
 such as technical studies, project design, preparation of
 specifications and technical plans, and testing and inspections.

 Reviews project designs for compliance with engineering
 principles, plans, specifications, and provisions of contract.

 Assists in coordinating engineering activities concerned with
 technical  developments, scheduling, and resolving of engineering
 design problems.

 Assists in evaluating and approving design changes, plans,
 specifications, and sketches.

 Assists in controlling expenditures.

 Assumes the duties of the Municipal Engineer in his/her absence.

 Supervises field parties conducting surveys for municipal improvements,
 lots, pavements, sewers, curbs, sidewalks, lines, and grades.

 Checks to ensure that proper field notes are taken and plotted on
 graphs.

 Supervises  the preparation of maps and charts from field notes
 and observations.

 Makes varied and difficult calculations.

 Prepares reports of construction expense, time spent, and
 materials used.

 Supervises staff engaged in the drafting of drawings and provides
 instructions  regarding  information to  be  shown,  scales,  and
 sizes.

 Consults with general contractors on construction projects.

 Advises inspectors as to quality and quantity of work desired.
 Oversees the work of inspectors.

 Provides advice to subordinates in the handling of unusual
 situations.

 Conducts tests of concrete to ensure proper mixing.

 Prepares specifications for concrete ingredients and proportions.

 Prepares and supervises the preparation of specifications and
 construction plans.

 Prepares designs for sewer extensions, pavements, and structural
 work of varied types.

 Analyzes  municipal  construction needs and makes appropriate
 recommendations and reports.

 Cooperates with municipal officials and civic groups in preparing
 specifications and plans for long range municipal improvements.

 Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
 used by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's 
 degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

 NOTE: Possession of a Professional Engineers license issued
 by  the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land
 Surveyors may be required by same jurisdiction.

 NOTE: Possession of a Professional Engineers license issued
 by  the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land
 Surveyors may be substituted for the college degree.

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of supervisory engineering experience in the design,  
 maintenance, and construction of projects including the preparation 
 and review of construction plans and specifications.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
 employee  mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties 
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of  problems and  procedures used in design and
 supervision of municipal construction projects.

 Knowledge of form, content, and preparation of construction 
 plans and specifications.

 Knowledge of techniques used to make varied engineering
 calculations.

 Knowledge of organization and activities of field survey parties.

 Knowledge of techniques used in drafting and preparing detailed
 maps and charts.

 Ability to organize assigned technical field and office engineering 
 work.

 Ability to take the lead in field survey parties.

 Ability to work harmoniously with general contractors, associates,  
 subordinates, and others having an interest in municipal construction 
 projects.

 Ability to conduct inspections and investigations of work in progress.

 Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques to the
 preparation of plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and
 estimates.

 Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative engineering 
 and other reports.

 Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential 
 records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or 
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English 
 sufficiently  to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign 
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of 
 communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause 
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG-00623             CAH/hw                  2/18/97

 This  job  specification is for local governmer local  government
 use only.
  
ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

DEFINITION

Under direction assists the Public Works Superintendent or other 
supervisory official responsible for the oversight of a public works 
department, in performing administrative and supervisory duties in 
planning and organizing the installation, maintenance, and repair of 
various public works facilities; does related work as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the 
job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Assists in executing plans for the effective utilization of available funds, 
personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Prepares annual department budget and maintains balances.

Assists in initiating standards for all equipment and materials used.

Assists in drawing up specifications for all departments bidding.

Keeps current with changes which would affect department operations 
and purchase procedures.

Maintains a working acquaintance throughout the state with contracting, 
engineering, and manufacturing representatives as well as state agencies.

Assists in developing suitable work programs for the varied functions 
of the department.

Gives assignments and instructions to individuals and groups, and 
supervises their work.

Makes recommendations to superiors concerning disciplinary measures, 
promotions, and appointment of employees under supervision.

Assists in supervising employees engaged in work involving construction, 
maintenance, and repair of streets and sewers and installation, maintenance, 
and repair of pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment.

Makes investigations of complaints and takes proper action to see that 
repairs are made with minimum delay.

Assists in supervising work involved in sweeping streets and shoveling 
accumulations into containers and onto trucks, in loading, unloading, and 
applying sand and street repair materials, in cutting brush and mowing 
grass, and in emptying refuse containers, loading refuse, and disposing 
of refuse.

Ensures that proper safety precautions are taken by employees.

Inspects and checks work in progress or completed to see that proper 
procedures are/were followed.

Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Obtains, stores, safeguards, and supervises proper use of equipment, 
materials, and supplies.

Keeps essential records and files.

May be responsible for the supervision and administration of a water 
supply and/or sewage treatment system.

Assists in drawing up plans and specifications for work performed by 
private contractor.

Follows through on public work projects undertaken by private contractors 
to see that such work is completed properly and that contractor complies 
with terms of contract.

In conjunction with the Public Works Superintendent and Municipal Engineer, 
assists in planning, designing, and recommending to governing body new 
and improved public works facilities to meet future needs of the community.

May assist in supervising the billing of water and sewer services.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording information systems used by the agency, office 
or related unit.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of supervisory experience in the construction, maintenance, 
and repair of streets, in sewer, water, sanitation, or other public work 
facilities, or in similar heavy construction and maintenance work.

NOTE:  Satisfactory completion of college level semester hour credits 
in engineering courses at an accredited college or university may be 
substituted for up to two (2) years of experience on the basis of thirty
(30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

NOTE:  Where the position involves responsibility for supervision and 
administration of a water supply and/or sewage treatment system, 
appointees will be required to possess a license of the appropriate 
grade, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 
to operate public water and/or sewage treatment plant and/or a public 
water supply system.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of procedures used in making routine and complex repairs 
to water and sewer equipment.

Knowledge of processes used in the construction, maintenance, and 
repair of streets.

Ability to organize assigned work 

Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to groups and 
individuals

Ability to prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and 
recommendations.

Ability to keep needed records and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording information systems used by the agency, office or related 
units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign 
Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms 
of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.
  
CODE:  00671     1/7/2016 
  
This job specification is for local government use only.

DUAL TITLE CODE:  09053