Managing Engineer/Street Design - Open Competitive

The employee in this managerial title directs the design division in the Bureau of Engineering Services.  This employee is responsible for the technical leadership and supervision of the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program as it relates to street system planning and design.  This includes supervision of engineers, technicians, and administrative/ clerical support.  Possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license is required.  Work is performed under general direction of the City Engineer.  Related work is performed as required.

• Provides technical leadership and supervision of professional and technical design and field investigation staff;
• Plans and recommends city-wide street system construction, rehabilitation and maintenance programs;
• Designs, plans, and prepares cost estimates and schedules for specific street improvement projects including selection of project, determining scope of work, application of appropriate design standards, material specifications, and construction techniques;
• Oversees staff in the collection of engineering field data for design decisions and for use in developing the program for maintenance and rehabilitation of city streets;
• Acts as technical advisor in the review and approval of consultants, vendors and contractors;
• Ensures the coordination and scheduling of all improvements in the public right-of-way, including street improvement projects, water projects, sewer projects, utility facility improvements, street lighting and sidewalk improvements;
• Prepares the Street Design division's annual budget and maintains budget control;
• Prepares written narrative and/or statistical reports and correspondence;
• Acts as the City's liaison between the New York State Department of Transportation and the County of Monroe in overseeing the design and implementation of city projects financed with federal, state, and county funds;
• Develops, interprets, and enforces standards and specifications for public and private work performed within the public right-of-way;
• Develops plans and specifications for various other public improvement projects such as parking lots, site improvements to recreational facilities, and other projects as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  (located on the job spec/promotional field is on the exam order sheet MSD-300)

 

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering**;    AND

 

1. Three (3) years of experience as a professional* engineer developing major street system design projects; AND

 

1. Three (3) years of experience supervising a professional* or technical staff performing engineering street design.

 

NOTE:  Experience as required in 2. and 3. can be acquired during the same job experience.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Possession of a NYS Professional Engineer's license and current registration at time of appointment;

2.    Possession of a valid NYS Class D (5) Motor Vehicle Driver's license at the time of appointment;

3.    Vehicle available for daily use at time of appointment.

 

*Professional Civil Engineering is experience gained after the degree is acquired and is defined as experience coping with the complexities of public health, sanitation, traffic flow in urbanized areas and city planning.  Engineers plan and design bridges, highways, and other means of transportation required to satisfy identified needs.

 

**Candidates who expect to receive this degree or diploma by August 1, 2025, may participate in the examination.  If successful on the examination, you will not be certified for appointment until you have submitted proof of completion of the requirements to the City of Rochester Examination Administration Unit.  Proof must be submitted no later than 2 (two) months after the completion of your degree or diploma; failure to do so will result in the removal of your name from this list.

Scopes/Subjects of Examination:  A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas. Preparing Written Material:  These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly.  For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information.  You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order.  You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.   

 

Principles and Practices of Civil Engineering:   These questions test for knowledge of engineering concepts and their practical applications to the construction, operation and maintenance of public works projects, including roadways, bridges, buildings, water and sewage systems and similar types of infrastructure.   

 

Engineering Plans, Specifications and Estimates:   These questions test for knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications, and for the ability to calculate cost and quantity estimates from technical presentations and/or engineering and construction drawings.  Knowledge of estimating techniques and the proper method of construction for specified projects will be required.  

 

Methods and Materials of Construction:   These questions test for knowledge of the proper procedures and materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of various types of public works projects, including such typical construction work as excavations, roadways, embankments, and building and related structural improvements.  

 

Construction, Reconstruction and Repair of Streets, Sewers, Waterlines and Other Related Structures:  These questions test for knowledge of the engineering concepts, practices, testing procedures, materials and computations used in the installation, repair and upkeep of streets, curbs, sidewalks, abutments, retaining walls, sewage and water systems, and related appurtenances.   

 

Administrative Supervision:  These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors.  Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives.  These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections.

 

 

Test Guide:  

• The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination.  However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test.  This publication is available on line at:  https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
• The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County MAY have exam-related material, as well as, other branches. (i.e., CSEA Exam Preparation booklets)

Salary : $96,961 - $127,846