A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is administrative and professional work in the supervision and direction of the Department of Public Works.
(2) 
Work involves responsibility for directing all public works functions which are undertaken by Town forces, including the construction and maintenance of highways, sidewalks, storm sewers and sanitary sewers; the care of public grounds and buildings; tree planting, trimming and removal; snow plowing; garbage collection; refuse collection and disposal. The employee is responsible for the maintenance of automotive and construction equipment used by the Department and responsible for the approval of all projects of a public works nature completed within subdivisions and for the inspection periodically of such work while in progress. They serve as advisor to Town officials, boards and commissions, developers, contractors and the Town Council on all matters or problems pertaining to the public works field. Public works programs are approved by the Town Manager and Town Council who hold the Director of Public Works responsible for their proper execution.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Develop preliminary budget and work programs for the Department of Public Works; explains and justifies these before the Town Manager, Town Council and Financial Town Meeting; and organizes the Department for carrying out approved programs.
(2) 
Oversees the execution of all public works projects and coordinates varied activities through instructions to forepersons, equipment, operators and other employees.
(3) 
Supervises clerical and accounting operations for the maintenance of departmental records and prepares summary reports of departmental activities and accomplishments.
(4) 
Approves all plans for subdivision layouts with respect to highways, storm drainage and grade; provides periodic inspection of all such projects while in progress to see that all work is completed in accordance with Town specifications and ordinances.
(5) 
Investigates complaints regarding deficiencies in system maintenance and has deficiencies corrected.
(6) 
Confers with other department heads, the Town Manager, Town Council, Planning Board, state officials, special committees and commissions on engineering and other problems relating to public works and advises them regarding the solution of such problems.
(7) 
Confers with salesmen, prepares specifications for bids and purchases needed supplies and materials for departmental operations.
(8) 
Prepares mobilization and action plans for snow removal, disaster plans and for other emergencies and supervises such activities in the field.
(9) 
Drafts rough sketches and plans for road construction, sidewalks, sewers and drains; lays out and checks line grades; or confers with surveyors and engineers concerning such work.
(10) 
Attends Council meetings and meetings of other Town officials as representative of the Department of Public Works.
(11) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance methods, materials and equipment as applied to municipal public works.
(2) 
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to municipal public works.
(3) 
Considerable knowledge of the modern principles and practices of municipal public works administration.
(4) 
Considerable knowledge of the practical requirements of landscape work and of tree care.
(5) 
Ability to organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Public Works Department and to train all classes of employees in their duties.
(6) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other Town officials and the general public.
D. 
Desirable experience and training.
(1) 
Considerable experience in the municipal public works field, including responsible supervisory experience, in street and highway construction and maintenance work, storm drainage, sidewalks, tree care, public grounds and buildings, sanitary sewer systems and treatment plants.
(2) 
Graduation from a college or university and a working knowledge or experience in civil engineering.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is skilled field inspection and office work in enforcing building laws, drainage, plumbing and zoning ordinances.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 73, Building Construction; Ch. 91, Drainage; Ch. 140, Plumbing Standards; and Ch. 185, Zoning.
(2) 
The employee in this class is responsible for examining, for safety and construction features, all plans and applications for building construction, for the issuance of permits, for the collection of fees and for inspections during construction to enforce compliance with building regulations. Work involves similar responsibilities with respect to plumbing and drainage. As permitted by ordinance, the employee in this class has been charged with the responsibility for enforcing Chapter 185, Zoning. The Building Inspector is permitted considerable independence in the execution of their duties, but work is subject to review by the Town Manager, the Town Council and Zoning Board of Review.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Examines all requests for building permits, together with accompanying plans, for conformance with state building laws and Town ordinances relating to building, plumbing, drainage and zoning.
(2) 
Maintains records of permits issued and of the sizes, materials and costs of buildings constructed, and renders monthly and annual reports to the Town Council regarding building activity and of their enforcement actions.
(3) 
Makes periodic inspections during construction, alteration and renovation to check operations for conformance with original plans and for compliance with building, plumbing, drainage and zoning ordinances.
(4) 
Sends copies of all permits issued to owners, the Police Department and the office of the Tax Assessor.
(5) 
Attends Council meetings and meetings of the Zoning Board; furnishes information regarding building, plumbing, drainage and zoning ordinances; and advises regarding enforcement problems.
(6) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods of the stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
(2) 
Considerable knowledge of the principles of building design and ability to interpret building plans and specifications and to ascertain their compliance with laws and ordinances.
(3) 
Considerable knowledge of state building laws and with local ordinances relating to plumbing, drainage and zoning.
(4) 
Ability to ascertain facts and to enforce laws and ordinances in an effective, firm and tactful manner.
(5) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors and the public, combined with a willingness and an ability to impartially impose legal restraints on contractors and builders when codes are not complied with.
(6) 
Ability to maintain records of permits issued, fees collected and inspections made.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Experience as a builder, architect or civil engineer; or
(2) 
Graduation from a college or university with specialization in civil engineering or architecture.
[Added 12-1-1966]
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is skilled field inspection and office work in enforcing the provisions of the Electrical Codes[1] and related ordinances as adopted by the Town Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 95, Electrical Standards.
(2) 
The employee in this class is responsible for examining, for safety and construction features, all plans and applications for electrical installations, for the issuance of permits, the collection of fees and for inspection during construction to enforce compliance with electrical regulations. Work involves similar responsibilities for repair work and emergency work. The Electrical Inspector is permitted considerable independence in the execution of their duties, but their work is subject to review by the Town Manager.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do listed examples include all of the tasks which may be found in positions in this class.
(1) 
Examines all requests for electrical permits, together with accompanying plans, for conformance with state law and Town ordinance relating to electrical construction, installation and repair.
(2) 
Maintains records of permits issued and of the size and cost of the construction work and renders monthly and annual reports to the Town Manager and Town Council regarding electrical construction activity and their enforcement actions.
(3) 
Makes periodic inspections during construction, alteration or renovation to check operations for conformance to original plans and for compliance with local Electrical Codes and good practice.
(4) 
Sends copies of all permits issued to owners, the Building Inspector and office of the Tax Assessor.
(5) 
Attends Council meetings and acts as advisor to the Town regarding Electrical Code interpretation and enforcement.
(6) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Thorough knowledge of all types of electrical construction materials and methods.
(2) 
Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical design and the ability to interpret building plans and electrical specifications and to ascertain their compliance with laws and ordinances.
(3) 
Considerable knowledge of state laws and local ordinances relating to building construction.
(4) 
Ability to ascertain facts and to enforce laws and ordinances in an effective, firm and tactful manner.
(5) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors and the public, combined with a willingness and ability to impartially impose legal restraints on contractors and installers when codes are not complied with.
(6) 
Ability to maintain records of permits issued, fees collected and inspections made.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Experience as an electrician, electrical engineer, electrical contractor or graduation from a college or university with specialization in electrical engineering.
(2) 
Licensed by the State of Rhode Island.
(3) 
Not related directly or indirectly to any building or electrical trade in the Town of Barrington.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is responsible work in supervising all public works field activities for all annual programs and emergencies as directed.
(2) 
The employee in this class gives personal field supervision to practically all construction, repair and maintenance activities of the Department of Public Works. Responsibilities are varied and extend to highways and streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, public grounds, tree planting and trimming and snow plowing.
(3) 
Supervision is exercised over a large field force of laborers and equipment operators. All instructions and work programs are received from the Director of Public Works who oversees all work through personal inspections and frequent conferences.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Supervises the construction, seal-coating and surface treatment of streets and highways, lays out, plans and directs the work of laborers, light- and heavy-equipment operators all in accordance with instructions from the Director of Public Works.
(2) 
Organizes the work force for the planting and trimming of trees and for landscaping and public grounds maintenance activities, and provides general supervision of working forepersons in charge of various projects while in progress.
(3) 
Supervises the installation of storm drains and the cleaning of catch basins and mosquito ditches.
(4) 
Participates and supervises snow plowing and removal activities.
(5) 
Performs related work as required, including the completion of daily time sheets and equipment usage reports.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and equipment used in public works projects.
(2) 
Ability to plan, lay out, coordinate, inspect and schedule the work of a large crew of skilled and unskilled laborers and equipment operators engaged in public works functions.
(3) 
Ability to effectively supervise the proper use and care of highway construction and maintenance equipment.
(4) 
Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches and plans.
(5) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, employees and the general public.
(6) 
Ability to work long hours out of doors and to withstand exposure to unfavorable climatic conditions.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Considerable experience in general public works construction and maintenance work, including some responsible supervisory experience; and
(2) 
Graduation from a standard high school.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is skilled journeyman level work in repairing automotive and related mechanical equipment, including stationary items, of the Department of Public Works.
(2) 
Employee overhauls, maintains and repairs engines and other mechanical equipment. Assignment requires ability to do metal fabrication work, brazing and welding of a complex nature.
(3) 
Employee schedules and lays out work to meet departmental requirements for seasonal operations; supervises assistant mechanic and helpers; orders repair or replacement parts as required and as directed by the Department Director; maintains records of servicing of all departmental equipment. Work is inspected in progress and upon completion, but the employee must use judgment as to methods of repair after receiving complaints of faulty operation by oral or written work orders.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Does general overhaul and repair on light and heavy trucks, gasoline motors, mowers, tractors, tractor shovels, road rollers, motor grader, sweeper and other automotive and mechanical equipment.
(2) 
Fabricates and repairs parts and equipment by use of special welding and forging tools and equipment.
(3) 
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary automotive units and related parts, including valves, pistons, main bearings and assemblies and cooling units; repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition systems, transmissions, differentials and rear-axle assemblies; and tunes motors using standardized testing equipment.
(4) 
Keeps simple automotive servicing records and assures that all items of equipment are brought in on time for lubrication and service checks.
(5) 
Performs related work as required and is held directly responsible for the operational maintenance of all department equipment by the Department Director.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade.
(2) 
Considerable knowledge of the principles of gasoline engines and of the mechanical repair of heavy trucks and heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment.
(3) 
Ability and skill to complete complex welding and forging.
(4) 
Skill in the use and care of hand and machine tools employed in motor repair and maintenance work.
(5) 
Skill in locating defects in automotive and auxiliary equipment with ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
(6) 
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written orders and to instruct operators in the proper maintenance of their units.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Some experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic, preferably on heavy equipment; and
(2) 
Completion of the eighth school grade.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and public works maintenance and construction equipment.
(2) 
Employees of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment which requires more than ordinary skill to avoid damage or to perform work effectively. Allocation to this class presumes that employees operate as a regular assignment such equipment as motor graders, rollers, sweepers, bulldozers, tractor or shovel loaders or heavy-duty rubbish trucks.
(3) 
Employees may supervise one or more helpers assigned to assist with the work of the equipment. After initial instructions, employees are permitted considerable independence in carrying out their work but are subject to occasional field inspections.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Operates heavy-duty equipment in maintaining unimproved and semi-improved streets and on highways on all types of maintenance and construction projects of the Public Works Department; capable of efficiently operating items of equipment, such as rollers, graders, sweeper, motor grader or a paving machine.
(2) 
Operates a heavy-duty rubbish truck on regularly assigned routes in collecting rubbish; participates in loading work and supervises helpers assigned to the truck.
(3) 
Lubricates equipment regularly, makes operating repairs to equipment, services with gas and oil and assists a mechanic when any major repairs are needed.
(4) 
Performs related work as required and performs the duties of a skilled laborer or working foreperson when so assigned.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Considerable knowledge of operating and maintenance requirements of heavy-duty trucks and heavy-duty highway construction and maintenance equipment.
(2) 
Considerable knowledge of the hazards of operating heavy-duty automotive and construction equipment and of applicable safety rules and regulations.
(3) 
Ability to operate such equipment skillfully, safely and according to traffic laws and regulations.
(4) 
Ability to detect needed repairs and to make necessary operating adjustments to heavy-duty equipment.
(5) 
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to work independently in the performance of regular working duties.
(6) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
(7) 
Ability to work long hours out of doors and to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
(8) 
Ability to secure a driver's license and to have good eyesight, including freedom from color blindness, and good hearing.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Considerable experience in operating the heavier and more complex automotive and highway construction and maintenance equipment; and
(2) 
Completion of the tenth grade of school.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is semiskilled work in the operation of light and moderately heavy equipment and both crawler or rubber-tired tractors.
(2) 
Employees of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment and are frequently responsible for the safety of passengers, helpers and loaders. They participate in loading and unloading work and occasionally supervise helpers assigned to the truck. Equipment operation is a regular assignment of employees in this class, but they work on ordinary laboring tasks as required. Specific instructions are received at the beginning of the day or when new jobs are begun. Thereafter, work is performed with little direct supervision, except occasional field inspections.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Operates dump, flatbed or other trucks in hauling of material and supplies used by the Department of Public Works in all fields of maintenance and construction work.
(2) 
Plows snow with blade attachment to the truck.
(3) 
Hauls asphalt materials for street and sidewalk construction and repair work.
(4) 
Loads and unloads trucks by hand or otherwise; makes minor operating adjustments to equipment; services truck with gas and oil; and completes periodic greasing service.
(5) 
Assists a mechanic in making repairs to trucks and other equipment.
(6) 
Operates rubber-tired tractors with snow plowing, mowing or loading attachments used for maintenance projects or in the sweeping of streets.
(7) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of trucks and automotive equipment.
(2) 
Working knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment operation and of applicable safety rules and regulations.
(3) 
Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation.
(4) 
Ability to operate trucks and equipment skillfully, safely and according to traffic laws and regulations.
(5) 
Ability to detect needed repairs and to make necessary simple adjustments to automotive equipment.
(6) 
Ability to understand and carry out oral and simple written instructions and to work independently in the performance of regular working duties.
(7) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
(8) 
Ability to work long hours out of doors and to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
(9) 
Ability to secure a driver's license and to have good eyesight, including freedom from color blindness, and good hearing.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Experience in the operation of trucks or related automotive equipment; and
(2) 
Completion of the eighth school grade.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is semiskilled manual labor of more than ordinary difficulty.
(2) 
Employees in this class perform laboring tasks involving the use of some acquired skills, act as lead worker over a few laborers doing routine manual work or act as a skilled trades helper. Although much of the work of employees of this class may be routine, allocation to this class presumes that employees are frequently required to perform more difficult tasks requiring skills acquired through experience. Work is performed under the supervision of a foreperson who issues oral orders and inspects work frequently.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Operates a material spreader on highway maintenance and repair projects.
(2) 
Mow lawns and public grounds using a walking-type power mower and trims and cultivates shrubbery.
(3) 
Cleans catch basins and maintenance holes of sand and debris.
(4) 
Assists in excavation work by hand and in the laying of pipe for storm or sanitary sewer lines; mixes cement; patches holes with cement and or asphalt materials.
(5) 
Acts as a guide to heavy- and light-equipment operators on construction and maintenance projects and assists in handling traffic.
(6) 
Serves as helper to a mechanic performing equipment repair work; cleans parts, handles tools and makes simple adjustments as directed.
(7) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Some skill in using or operating standard maintenance and repair tools and equipment.
(2) 
Ability to perform a variety of semiskilled manual tasks.
(3) 
Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
(4) 
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable climatic conditions.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Experience as a laborer on maintenance and construction work; and
(2) 
Completion of the eighth school grade.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is a supervisory and manual work in the direction of a small group of manual workers performing unskilled and semiskilled laboring tasks and equipment operators on a specific project or projects.
(2) 
An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in maintenance or construction projects. Work is carried out according to definite plans or instructions furnished by a superior. Inspections of work are made frequently, although duties themselves are carried out with considerable independence after initial instructions are received.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Supervises a small crew of laborers in digging and clearing ditches and in spraying for mosquito control.
(2) 
Supervises a small crew of persons in removing snow from sidewalks, crosswalks and bridges.
(3) 
Serves as subforeperson to a supervisor in directing a part of a construction or maintenance program, such as sidewalk construction projects, surface treatment projects, drainage construction projects and other miscellaneous annual departmental programs.
(4) 
Receives written or oral assignments, contacts the crew and collects necessary equipment, assigns work to each member of the crew, instructs persons in proper work methods and procures daily material needs as directed.
(5) 
Employees in this classification shall be held responsible for the production and conduct of all employees assigned to work under their supervision.
(6) 
Performs related work as required and directed.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and equipment used in public works projects.
(2) 
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of maintenance and construction work.
(3) 
Skilled in the use of common hand tools and in the operation and care of automotive equipment, both light and heavy.
(4) 
Ability to supervise and participate in construction and maintenance projects of limited scope.
(5) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and with the general public.
(6) 
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and operate mechanized equipment under adverse working conditions.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Considerable experience in performing manual work, operating departmental equipment and powered tools in the construction and maintenance programs of the Public Works Department, including some supervisory experience; and
(2) 
Completion of the eighth school grade.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is semiskilled manual work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, building equipment and drainage systems, and in the use of general light equipment for the completion of such work.
(2) 
Employees of this class perform a variety of semiskilled tasks approaching the journeyman level in several of the building and mechanical trades, but seldom requiring journeyman skill in any one trade.
(3) 
Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders, and, although work may be performed independently, it is subject to inspection by a superior while in progress and upon completion.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Does carpentry work, painting and plastering work in the maintenance and repair of buildings.
(2) 
Builds cabinets, bookcases and tables using standard woodworking tools and equipment, and repairs and refinishes benches and desks.
(3) 
Builds small frame structures, such as garages and beach houses.
(4) 
Does masonry work in building catch basins, maintenance holes and brick or stone walls; pours and finishes concrete.
(5) 
Repairs window sashes and cords, replaces broken window glass and does simple plumbing and electrical work.
(6) 
Performs related work as required and operates motorized equipment of the Department of Public Works as directed.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in general maintenance and repair work.
(2) 
Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of building maintenance and repair work.
(3) 
Skill in the use of common hand tools and standard mechanical equipment used in building maintenance and mechanical repair work.
(4) 
Ability to perform semiskilled maintenance tasks as directed and to interpret and work from rough sketches and penciled layouts.
(5) 
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
(6) 
Ability to secure a driver's license, to work long hours out of doors and to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Experience in general building maintenance and mechanical repair work; and
(2) 
Completion of the tenth school grade.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is janitorial work involving responsibility for cleaning, heating, routine maintenance and related custodial tasks in a public building.
(2) 
Work requires a high degree of reliability and thorough knowledge of cleaning methods and practices. Because assigned buildings are used frequently for public meetings, it is important that employees of this class be reasonable adept at public contacts and be sensitive to the needs and wishes of civic groups. Employees are usually in close association with school children and are expected to exercise mature judgment in this environment. Specific oral instructions accompany major assignments to employees of this class, but they make ordinary decisions as to work methods. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through observation of results obtained.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Sweeps and mops floors, corridors, halls and stairways.
(2) 
Cleans washbowls, drinking fountains, toilets and floors; dusts woodwork, desks, chairs and other furniture.
(3) 
Washes windows, oils or waxes floors and polishes furniture.
(4) 
Makes simple repairs and adjustments to boilers and heating appurtenances.
(5) 
Makes minor repairs to buildings and building equipment.
(6) 
Moves furniture and supplies when necessary, sweeps sidewalks, shovels snow and otherwise maintains the grounds immediately surrounding the building.
(7) 
Repairs minor plumbing defects of toilets, basins, drains and drinking fountains; makes minor electrical repairs; and replaces fuses and burned out bulbs.
(8) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and practices essential to the cleaning of buildings.
(2) 
Working knowledge of the operation and general care of low pressure heating systems.
(3) 
Some knowledge of building maintenance requirements and ability to perform simple repair tasks on buildings and building equipment.
(4) 
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
(5) 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building occupants and with the general public.
(6) 
Sufficient physical strength to withstand the strain of long hours in cleaning work.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Some experience in building custodial and maintenance work; and
(2) 
Completion of the tenth school grade.
[Added 7-10-1967]
A. 
Nature of work:
(1) 
This is responsible work in the engineering field related directly to the demands for facilities.
(2) 
The Engineer shall be responsible to the Director of Public Works for all matters of engineering inspection, execution or policy determination.
(3) 
In the absence of the Director of Public Works, this individual shall assume responsibility for the overall operations of the Department of Public Works.
(4) 
They shall be available to all official bodies of the Town for engineering advice.
B. 
Examples of work performed:
(1) 
They shall be responsible for the design, preparation of specifications and periodic supervision of the construction of such Town facilities as highways, drainage systems, sewers, water supply and distribution systems and related work.
(2) 
They shall maintain and execute a system of filing and indexing of all Town maps, plans, data and records of an engineering nature.
(3) 
They shall perform inspection services on all construction by contract involving Town funds.
(4) 
They shall assist and advise the Director of Public Works on all operations and act in their capacity during their absence.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Considerable knowledge of the engineering field and its application to municipal requirements.
(2) 
Ability to understand the principals involved in employee relations and administrative procedures.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Graduate engineer from an accredited college with three years' engineering experience or a practicing engineer with at least 10 years' acceptable experience.
(2) 
Licensed to practice in their present state and ability to obtain a license in Rhode Island.