DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is important field and supervisory work involving responsibility for organizing and delegating the work of a number of crews in the proper and efficient completion of a variety of maintenance, construction and repair projects of roads, facilities, parks and/or recreational areas. This includes scheduling and assigning the work of all crews and workers, and providing direction and oversight to Crew Chiefs, who then supervise the work of their respective crew, while fully participating in the work. In a Town or Village, the Supervising Crew Chief may act as immediate assistant to the Highway Superintendent, working closely with him/her to recommend and coordinate work strategies and assignments. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and involves responsibility for efficiency and economy in use of personnel, materials and equipment. General supervision is provided by the Highway Superintendent (in a Town or Village) or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance (in the County Department of Highways and Facilities) with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment both in day-to-day duties and in planning and coordinating the work. Direct supervision is exercised over the activities of Crew Chiefs and subordinate construction and maintenance employees. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Schedules and assigns the work of all Highway Department crews (road crews, parks crews, etc.) for all work, maintenance and repair projects including snow and ice removal;
• Assigns and supervises the work of all Crew Chiefs;
• Plans and estimates material requirements and manages delivery schedule of equipment and materials to job sites;
• Plans, schedules and supervises roads construction projects, under supervision of Highway Superintendent or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance, including but not limited to construction of roads and reconstruction of existing roads, blacktopping, concrete catch basins, water and sewer lines, drainage structures, grading, culverts, driveway pipes, building construction, excavating and site preparation;
• Plans, schedules and supervises bridge construction projects, under supervision of Highway Superintendent or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance, including but not limited to setting and bolting structural steel, forming concrete footings, abutments, decks and curbs, placing reinforcement steel, pouring and finishing concrete, setting bridge railings, stripping forms and finishing concrete, painting structural steel railings;
• Plans, schedules and supervises reconstruction of bridges, under supervision of Highway Superintendent or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance, including but not limited to dismantling old superstructures, abutments and footings, excavating new footings and abutments, operating pumps for removing water, building forms for footings and abutments, setting subforms, installing reinforcement steel, pouring concrete, stripping forms and finishing concrete;
• Plans, schedules, and generally oversees construction projects at parks or conservation areas, including but not limited to park buildings, hiking trails, park amenities (picnic tables, benches, kiosks, signage, etc.), cart paths, fences and gates, playgrounds, beaches and swimming areas;
• Works with Highway Superintendent or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance to determine equipment repair and maintenance priorities;
• Coordinates with contractors working on various jobs;
• Plans, schedules and supervises the setup, maintenance and cleanup of special events;
• Ensures that all workers are fully trained in the proper use of equipment and materials;
• Ensures that safety precautions for employees and public are exercised and adhered to at all times;
• Works closely with Highway Superintendent or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance to plan, prepare and strategize the work of the Highway Department;
• May represent Highway Superintendent or Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance in his/her absence;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:   Comprehensive knowledge of modern highway and bridge construction methods and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of equipment, materials, tools, terminology and safety precautions as applied in highway construction, bridge construction, building construction, snow removal and ice control; ability to read and understand sketches, blueprints and complex plans relating to highway, bridge and building construction; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to delegate appropriately and efficiently; ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral directions; ability to prepare construction cost estimates; ability to maintain accurate progress and activity records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to communicate effectively; initiative; integrity; resourcefulness; tact and courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Associates degree or higher in a field or fields related to construction management, civil engineering, and/or construction trades, and six (6) years of experience in highway, bridge, road, and/or park maintenance and construction, three (3) years of which must have been in a responsible, supervisory position such as Crew Chief or related title.; or
2. Completion of a two (2) year course in a technical institute in a field or fields related to construction management, civil engineering, and/or construction trades, and six (6) years of experience in highway, bridge, road, and/or park maintenance and construction, three (3) years of which must have been in a responsible, supervisory position such as Crew Chief or related title; or
3. Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and eight (8) years of experience in highway, bridge, road, and/or park maintenance and construction, three (3) years of which must have been in a responsible, supervisory position such as Crew Chief or related title.
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in a) and b) above.

SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Post-secondary level education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience indicated above on the basis of thirty (30) college credits per year of experience. Military service may also be substituted on a year for year basis provided such service was honorable or under honorable circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with endorsements appropriate to the type of motor equipment being operated, and acceptable driving record, are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

12/81;3/92;4/93;10/97;3/99;4/09;4/14;7/17;9/20;8/21;10/23; 10/24

Competitive Class