3B81
PAY RANGE: N23
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR 1
(Electrical)
(Mechanical)
(Water Resources)
GENERAL DEFINITION
This is supervisory engineering work directing the activities of engineers engaged in engineering projects in the area of specialization. An employee in this class may also function as a squad leader over a small group of engineers and engineering assistants engaged in the completion of less comprehensive engineering projects. The Water Resources Specialty supervises interdisciplinary teams consisting of engineers and other technical staff.
Assignments require analytical thinking and are performed in accordance with accepted engineering standards and applicable regulations. Employees in this class participate with engineers, associates and others to assure that all assignments are completed properly and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Work is performed under the direction of an engineering or technical superior.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Supervises a group of engineers engaged in the investigation, preliminary planning, design and preparation of specifications, cost and material estimates, technical reports and contract documents for the major phases of large scale engineering projects; delegates to subordinates design features, detailing drafting, and estimates; reviews and evaluates designs, drawings and specifications to determine compliance with engineering practices and departmental regulations and standards; makes recommendations for revisions; describes methods for, and participates in the preparation of a variety of charts, graphs, reports and technical correspondence necessary for the completion of assigned projects; makes computations required for the solution of complex design problems.
Directs preparation of drawings, plans and designs for the more complex engineering projects; writes the more difficult specifications; makes estimates of payments to contractors; reviews contractors shop drawings for correctness and conformity with plans, specifications and designs; makes field inspections required for the completion of design projects.
Reviews designs and specifications prepared by consulting engineers for accuracy, completeness and engineering feasibility; advises consultants of required changes.
May perform the duties described above as the squad leader for a smaller squad of engineers and engineering assistants performing less comprehensive engineering assignments.
May perform planning and research and implement projects in area of specialization.
May recommend changes to regulations, policies and manuals for compliance and coordinate with regulatory officials in area of specialization.
Performs related work as required.
Performs duties as described above on the following types of engineering projects:
BRIDGES ASSIGNMENT
Bridges, retaining walls, culverts and related structures including all structural bridge elements such as superstructures, substructures, and structural appurtenances and other structural work as required.
GENERAL PROJECTS ASSIGNMENT
Water and sewage facilities and special studies, water pumping stations, sections of water distribution system, recreation, airport and park facilities and structures.
HIGHWAYS ASSIGNMENT
Road and highway section and related features.
HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS ASSIGNMENT
Water distribution lines, stormwater, sanitary and intercepting sewers and appurtenances.
STRUCTUAL ASSIGNMENT
The structural inspection of existing structures and the review and coordination of structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical details.
ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY
Traffic control devices and traffic analysis studies; the electrical phases of power, heating and lighting systems, subway signal and interlocking systems, pumping stations and other electrical phases of public works projects.
Plumbing, heating and ventilating systems, incinerators, pumping equipment, water gates, valves and other appurtenances for water works facilities, and other phases of public works projects.
WATER RESOURCES SPECIALTY
Supervises a group of engineers and other technical staff on engineering projects relating to stormwater management including green stormwater infrastructure, watershed management, source water protection, water quality assessment, water resources modeling, planning and research, drinking water management, wastewater, process control, laboratory functions, laboratory programs and projects, water regulatory compliance, and climate change adaptation and mitigation programs and projects.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
engineering theory, principles and practices as applied to the area of specialization
modern engineering methods and techniques in the area of specialization
engineering mathematics used in the area of specialization
· engineering computer systems used in the area of specialization
supervisory methods and techniques
· current federal and state rules, regulations and standards applicable to an area of specialization
SKILL IN:
· coordinating engineering project activities to meet deadlines
ABILITY TO:
direct and supervise the design, layout and preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications in the area of specialization if required by work assignment
perform engineering design work involving the analysis, selection, modification and adaptation of engineering precedents, methods and techniques from the standpoint of economic and engineering feasibility in the area of specialization
resolve engineering design and interpretation problems
review plans, designs, specifications and estimates if required by assignment
prepare clear, concise, and technically sound engineering reports
interpret and apply regulatory codes affecting the work
· make sound engineering recommendations
establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, engineers, regulatory agencies, and others
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 11/20.)
CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, & MECHANICAL SPECIALTIES
EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in the area of specialization.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of engineering experience in the area of specialization.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of engineering experience at the full performance level in the area of specialization which does not include water resources experience.
EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of engineering experience in water resources such as stormwater management, watershed management, source water protection, wastewater, process control, laboratory functions, water quality management, and climate change adaptation and migration programs and projects or related area.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of full performance level engineering experience in water resources described above in the Planning and Environmental Services Division.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included the completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in an acceptable area of engineering.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators Operator-in-Training status, or the possession of a Class A and/or Class E license for Water and Wastewater Systems Operators, within one year of appointment and during tenure of employment, if required by work assignment.
Class Established 5/69
Latest Spec. Revision: CSC 10/20; Ad. Board 11/20
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