Senior Engineering Technician

Location

Saratoga Springs, NY | United States

Job description

FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS APPLICATION. 

Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online under Civil Service, or email [email protected] to request one be sent to you.

Completed applications can be emailed in to [email protected], mailed in or dropped off to the office.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT REMOTE/WORK FROM HOME - THIS IS IN OFFICE EMPLOYMENT.

SALARY :

• 2024 $68,001
• NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union option

LOCATION :

• City of Saratoga Springs – Department of Public Works

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly stated on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: either

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, or a closely related field; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate’s degree in construction technology, mechanical technology, or closely related field and two years (24 months) of full time paid experience surveying, drafting, or related technical work; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years (48 months) of full time paid experience surveying, drafting, or related technical work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.

DUTIES:
The work involves responsibility for performing a wide range of technical work including the application of standard engineering principles and practices to a variety of engineering, utilities and Public Works projects and assignments. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, and the City Engineer with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment according to established procedures and policies. Supervision is not generally a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative only)

• Assists the Commissioner of Public Works in planning new construction projects and other major department activities;
• Oversees the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, curbs and sidewalks;
• Oversees the construction, maintenance and repair of the water distribution and the storm and sanitary sewage collection system;
• Acts as liaison between the City and contractors to insure that contract obligations are met;
• Prepares estimates, specifications and plans for repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment;
• Coordinates with the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer regarding design and construction of building facilities;
• Coordinates with the Utilities Department with the inspection and installation of new and existing water lines;
• Performs construction inspections for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, roads and associated utilities for subdivisions, site plan PUC’s, and other similar projects including contract administration during the construction phase of the project;
• Measures and maps, for recording and mapping purposes, existing and newly constructed utilities to be maintained by the City;
• Prepares, plans specifications and designs of engineering and public works projects including buildings, roads, walks, lawns, and drainage systems;
• Prepares drafts and sketches for City Engineer mapping division for permanent files;
• Generate, maintain and record utilities activity involving modifications, additions to the system, maintenance and emergency services;
• Develops or reviews plans, and specifications for various construction projects including water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, roads, sidewalks, curbs, etc.
• Monitors the daily operations and functions of the City’s sanitary sewer, storm water sewer, and underground water supply systems;
• Review private construction plans submitted for City approval for engineering soundness and compatibility with City’s utility systems;
• Assists consulting engineers and professionals hired by the City for specific engineering or Public Works projects;

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Salary

$68k