The Assistant Superintendent of Plant performs important administrative and supervisory work in the area of new school design, construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings. The incumbent to a position in this class is responsible for directing the over-all operation of the new school construction program which involves preparation of plans and specifications for all construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. Direct supervision is received from the Associate Superintendent of Plant Services and School Planning; however, assignments are received in general terms allowing for a wide lee-way in the exercise of independent judgment in planning over-all details and in making decisions on operational problems. Supervision is exercised over various supervisory personnel, skilled craft workers, grounds crews and other personnel involved with construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, maintenance and repairs.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the architectural/engineering staff in the preparation of all plans and specifications for new construction or alteration;

Executes all repairs, alterations, improvements and rehabilitation to school plant as required by the Superintendent of Schools;

Prepares work schedules for staff in areas of design, construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation;

Recommends to the Associate Superintendent of Plant Services and School Planning approval of requests for payment submitted by architects, engineers and contractors.

Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Comprehensive knowledge of general construction practices;

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering or architecture as it applies to design and construction of new buildings and rehabilitation of existing buildings;

Good knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to building operations;

Ability to organize, direct and coordinate the work of others;

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationship with subordinates and other city agencies;

Ability to direct important large-scale engineering programs;

Physical condition commensurated with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PROMOTIONAL: Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education in Grade 21 or above for one year.

In addition, must have eight years of full-time experience where work involves the responsibility for the design and construction of new buildings or rehabilitation of existing buildings, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Possession of a Professional Engineer's or Professional Architect's License is equivalent to the above work experience.

OPEN COMPETITIVE: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Engineering Technology and eight years of full-time experience where work involves the responsibility for the design and construction of new buildings or rehabilitation of existing buildings, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Possession of a Professional Engineer's or Professional Architect's License is equivalent to the above education and experience.

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