AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR 7740

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a variety of construction projects associated with airport operations. This supervision includes, but is not limited to, inspections and supervision of building (tenant and owner) construction/modification and major airport improvement projects involving federal and state funding. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor through conferences and reports. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Initiates and coordinates documentation for federal funding applications, with Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation representatives;

Coordinates pre-planning engineering meetings with consultant engineering personnel;

Reviews preliminary plans and coordinates with airport tenants and Federal Aviation Administration Agencies regarding proposed projects and scheduling of work periods;

Maintains federal and state mandated construction progress records utilized for payments and quality control;

Coordinates quality control testing programs and performs on-site field inspections during major airfield construction projects;

Performs inspections of airport tenant lease properties and structures on an annual basis and during periods of initial construction and/or major alterations, to insure compliance with building codes and construction plans;

Communicates with federal and state agencies, airport tenants, and contractors to insure compliance during construction projects and as a result of annual building/facilities inspections.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Thorough knowledge of structural design and material specifications; good knowledge of field measurement procedures and layout of work sites; knowledge of air traffic control procedures utilized in operations on airport access areas; knowledge of computer programming for construction purposes; ability to read and interpret detailed technical specifications related to construction scheduling and planning; ability to prepare reports and maintain detailed records as required for federal and state agency participation; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; tact; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience in construction work, one year which must have been in a supervisory capacity, and one year of experience in airport operations requiring the utilization of Federal Aviation Administration regulations governing runway access and clearance.

NOTE: Additional education in the field of civil technology, construction engineering or civil engineering may be substituted on a year - for - year basis for the experience in construction. Education may not be substituted for the supervisory experience.

8/8/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

R10/19/89