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Bridge Construction Foreman

Description of Duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

(A)  Six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled worker in a construction trade, four (4) years of which must have been in bridge construction and maintenance activities, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead** supervisory capacity or in a supervisory capacity***; OR,

(B)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Technology, or Construction Technology, plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in bridge construction and maintenance activities, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead** supervisory capacity or in a supervisory capacity***; OR,

(C)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

**Lead supervisory capacity, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, is defined as someone who participates in and oversees projects, or directs and coordinates the work of others.

***Supervisory capacity, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, involves typical duties such as assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline.  The supervision aspects must be an integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.

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