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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 Senior Engineers perform technical engineering work of considerable difficulty and may supervise a unit in a specialized phase of engineering activities. Incumbents perform engineering work involving the responsibility for planning and supervising a unit engaged in specialized phase of engineering or assisting in the planning and coordinating a major phase of the overall engineering programs

Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures permitting latitude for independent action and requires a considerable degree of technical judgment. Incumbents work is subject to review for methods, results and accuracy of judgment. Immediate supervision is received from a professional engineer.

Senior Engineers provide general and direct supervision to subordinates engaged in a wide range of engineering activities and tasks. Examples of work (Illustration Only) TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects; Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs; Prepares proposals for the procurement of consulting and construction services in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures; Manages and enforces consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout; Reviews and approves invoices for payment of consulting and construction services; Plans and administers the activities of units or combinations of units is specialized engineering activities; Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects; Assists in coordinating and implementing a major phase of the overall engineering project; Confers with other City staff, utility companies and various agencies to coordinate projects; Supervises and participates in carrying out special studies; Gathers, records and analyzes various engineering data; Summarizes methods and reviews results; Advises, assists and instructs subordinates in carrying out difficult and specialized engineering activities; Performs a wide variety of field, laboratory and office work requiring specialized engineering skills and knowledge; Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities; Inspects the condition of engineering facilities under the jurisdiction of the assigned unit for conformity with plans and specifications; Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities dealing with city ordinances that affect matters within the scope of the incumbent?s sub-section; Maintains accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other related written materials; Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Promotional Continuous and permanent status in any city department as an Assistant Engineer for one year.

SENIOR ENGINEER #4040 (cont'd.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (cont'd.) Open Competitive (A) Masters Degree in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field and one year of full-time engineering experience; or, (B) Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering , Engineering Technology or a closely related Engineering field and two years of full-time engineering experience; or, (C) Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction/Architectural Technology or Engineering Science and four years of full-time engineering experience; or (D) Possession of a Professional Engineer's License and current registration. Special Requirement: Applicants must possess and present a current New York State Driver's License at time of appointment and it must be maintained during employment *Applicants hired in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Water may be required to possess a New York State Driver's License. Approved areas of engineering work 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 *Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS)

This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant. THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER.