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Sanitary Engineer – Town of Colonie, NY

SANITARY ENGINEER​
​TOWN OF COLONIE 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Town of Colonie, a modern and growing community in the heart of the Capital District and  Tech Valley and one of the largest townships in Upstate New York, seeks an experienced  Sanitary Engineer for its Latham operations to continue our mission of protecting public health  and the environment.  

The Sanitary Engineer is responsible for technical engineering and administrative duties  associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of a major public sanitary sewer  collection and treatment system including project management, system evaluations, regulatory  reporting, budget preparation, and employee supervision.  

​Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of engineering relating to the design, operation  and maintenance of sanitary sewer collection piping and pumping systems, and wastewater  treatment plant physical, biological and chemical processes. Extensive experience in  successfully managing multi-million dollar public works capital improvement projects, thorough  knowledge of construction specifications, plans, codes, rules and regulations associated with  the industry, and the ability to supervise, direct and inspect the work of others are required.  Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities in completing detailed engineering studies,  performing complex calculations, and preparing technical reports and recommendations.  Geographic Information System, AutoCAD, and Asset Management System proficiency is a  plus.  

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering AND six years engineering experience in wastewater collection and treatment system design, operation and maintenance including two years supervisory experience. Must be a Professional Engineer in New York State and must maintain registration during the course of employment.

There is a three-step salary program. Starting salary is $102,415 which will increase to $111,078 after one year of service. The salary after two years of service for the third and final step of the program will be determined by contract renewal negotiations. This position includes excellent health, vision and dental insurance, employee assistance program, sick and vacation policies, work boot and clothing provisions, flexible benefits plan and NYS Retirement Plan.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit an Application for Employment (available at www.colonie.org/civilservice) and resume to: Personnel Officer, Town of Colonie, Memorial Town Hall, 534 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110. Resumes without a signed application will not be considered.

SANITARY ENGINEER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Responsible for technical engineering and administrative duties in assisting the Sewer District Superintendent with the overall operation of the Town Sewer District. The engineering aspect pertains to the sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant design, operation, and maintenance. The administrative duties pertain to supervising staff, assisting in budget preparation and various reporting requirements.

Direct supervision is exercised over the Sewer Inspectors, and Senior Civil Engineering Technician. Direct supervision may be exercised over various staff temporarily assigned to assist with investigations. Responsible for District operations in the absence of the Sewer District Superintendent. The incumbent performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Assists the Sewer District Superintendent with administration of the Sewer District operations and provides technical assistance as required;
  • Assists in master planning for sanitary sewer system improvements, expansions and rehabilitation;
  • Manages all technical, administrative and financial aspects of a major public infrastructure expansion and rehabilitation projects;
  • Manages consultants, engineers, architects, and contractors involving collection system and treatment plant modifications, expansions and rehabilitation projects;
  • Performs complex engineering calculations and prepares detailed design drawings for collection system rehabilitation and treatment plant expansion and improvements projects;
  • Negotiates with local, state and federal regulatory authorities and establishes protocols in compliance with regulatory requirements, including modification of regulatory permits;
    • Supervises and performs review of commercial developments and residential subdivision proposals for the extension of, and connection to, the public sanitary system;
  • Assists in the development of standards and specifications, procedures, protocols and policies concerning district operations and regulations;
  • Responsible for assessing customers’ needs and assists in improving customer service and relations; establishes programs related to these needs;
  • Analyzes collection and treatment systems for operational efficiency and prepares recommendations to the Superintendent to increase efficiency and performance;
  • Develops specifications for procurement of goods and services including preparation of bid proposals, negotiations with bidders and recommendation of bid awards;
  • Manages the Geographic Information System (GIS) development and management; including sewer collection system asset inventory and preventative maintenance programs;
  • Maintains technical materials and assists with technical research and guidelines on current issues; Participates in union negotiations as required and administers collective bargaining agreements; Responds to emergencies during and after normal work hours.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of engineering relating to the design, operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant physical, biological and chemical processes; Thorough knowledge of methods, equipment and terminology used in wastewater collection and treatment; Thorough knowledge of construction specifications, plans, codes, rules and regulations; ability to supervise, direct and inspect work on projects; ability to make involved engineering computations, prepare engineering records and technical reports; Ability to manage multiple projects and staff;

Ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance while maintaining high morale; Mechanical aptitude; Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills; Ability to meet deadlines and lead effectively under pressure in emergencies; Good judgment; Reliability; Proficiency utilizing computer hardware and software systems associated with wastewater treatment including knowledge and use of AutoCAD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited or a New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; AND a minimum of six (6) years of engineering experience in/or related to the wastewater collection system and treatment plant design, operation, and maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Must be a registered Professional Engineer in New York State and must maintain registration during the course of employment.