Assistant Civil Engineer

Under general supervision, an employee in this class receives assignments requiring the application of engineering skills and knowledges to civil engineering projects in connection with the design, construction, inspection, operation and maintenance of public works, including the planning and monitoring of sewage treatment systems and facilities. Assignments are received with general instructions, but incumbents are expected to use initiative and judgment in completing them. Supervision may be exercised over technical assistants in any phase of their assigned duties. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon conclusion by a technical supervisor for the achievement of desired results. Does related work as required. Key Responsibilities: Supervises two (2) or more field parties in topographical, land survey or hydro-graphical surveys; supervises work, takes notes and makes sketches; assumes responsibility for work results and progress of parties; supervises the operation of a survey party requiring complex and difficult survey techniques; Establishes grade lines to meet the requirements of drainage, topography and earthwork economy; Within County owned right-of-way, inspects work to determine compliance with regulations under which a permit was issued for pavement of sidewalks and driveways, and the installation or repair of water mains, sewers, gas mains etc; Acts as resident inspector on construction projects; supervises the inspection of all phases of work for compliance with approved plans, specifications and procedures; prepares estimates and submits recommendations on amount of money due contractor each month; Reviews permit applications of the connection and use of municipal sewers; approves applications when appropriate; Makes a variety of preliminary estimates for engineering projects; prepares detailed and specific recommendations for professional engineering supervisors; Assists in the evaluation and field testing of sewage treatment systems; analyzes data; assists in monitoring non-residential discharges to municipal sewers; Performs sub-professional engineering work in the preparation and/or review of plans and design of highways and sewage facilities; makes preliminary layouts of proposed improvements; prepares engineering estimates of quantities of materials required for proposed improvements; prepares cost estimates; Supervises the performance of tests on construction materials using a variety of laboratory equipment; conducts soil analysis; submits recommendation regarding the establishment of standards of materials and soils in construction activity; Maintains liaison with contractors, consultants, utility companies, and municipal agencies during construction of sewage collection and treatment facilities and other public works projects. Target Salary Range: $56,000-$62,000 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role OPEN COMPETITIVE EITHER: (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field, and two (2) years of relevant experience in civil engineering, wastewater/sanitation, construction management, highways, materials testing, sub-soil investigations, or groundwater investigations: or, (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of relevant experience in civil engineering, wastewater/sanitation, construction management, highways, materials testing, sub-soil investigations, or groundwater investigations ; or, (c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). PROMOTIONAL Two (2) years of permanent status as a Principal Engineering Aide. This role is a Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates. Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 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