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RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class The Associate Engineer performs highly difficult professional engineering work involving the full range of professional activity in coordinating and directing a major phase of an engineering program including the planning, design, construction supervision, maintenance and technical review and evaluation of streets, structures, public improvements, inspection services and related structures and equipment. Incumbents are required to exercise a high degree of professional judgment in developing and carrying out engineering projects and activities of considerable variety and scope

They supervise subordinate engineering and technical staff, plans, directs and reviews major projects and serves as head of an engineering design, planning or construction section. Work requires initiative and resourcefulness in training, planning and laying out work assignments for and reviewing and revising the work of the subordinate engineering and technical staff. The Associate Engineer formulates and develops plans, projects and recommendations that require a major policy determination from a higher level administrative engineering position and assures work is performed in compliance with said policies, procedures and program objectives.

Examples of work (Illustration Only) Coordinates the activities of a major phase of an engineering program; - plans, assigns and supervises the engineering and technical staff in various phases of the program/project; - reviews designs, plans and specifications for quality, effectiveness, technical accuracy and compliance with department standards and policies; Participates in the development, evaluation, implementation and revising maintenance and engineering policies, procedures and standards; Personally prepares specifications for complex projects, parts of projects or an unusual engineering activity which would require a more comprehensive and extensive knowledge of engineering principles; Reviews inspection reports to monitor inspection and construction, identify problems and conduct field inspections to resolve problems; Supervises the preparation and analysis of a wide variety of engineering statistics, data, designs, charts, records and reports; - submits reports as requested; Acts as advisor to engineering and technical staff; Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Promotional, (A) Continuous and permanent status as a Senior Engineer for one year and possession a current Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York that must be presented at time of filing application and be maintained for duration of employment. OR, (B) Continuous and permanent status as a Senior Engineer for three years and possession of a Master?s or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field, that must be presented at time of filing application.

(continued) ASSOCIATE ENGINEER #4050 (cont'd.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (cont'd.) Open Competitive, (A) Possession of a current Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York that must be presented at time of filing application and maintained for duration of employment. OR (B) Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field and two years of full-time engineering experience*; OR, (C) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a closely related Engineering field and three years of full-time engineering experience*; Approved Areas of Engineering Experience, Design, construction, investigation, inspection, analysis, development, maintenance or operation of engineering programs or projects in areas of: 1.) civil engineering 2.) sewers, water mains, streets 3.) related structures/areas THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER Additional Information Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; Thorough knowledge of engineering economics and research; Thorough knowledge of the principles of construction, maintenance, and design of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures; Good knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations and policies governing or impacting on civil engineering design and construction; Administrative supervision; Ability to prepare complex plans, designs, specifications and narrative technical material; Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and evaluate design, construction and maintenance programs; Ability to establish project and work priorities; Ability to express engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs, specifications and verbally; Ability to establish effective working relationships with others; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.