Engineering

Use your physical skills to keep the City of Albany functioning and beautiful! We're seeking a Level III Laborer to perform manual work and supervise laboring operations. 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Assigns & supervises the work of groups of laborers in cleaning streets, gutters, and alleys in a designated districts

• Checks routes after jobs are complete to for quality work

• Assigns & supervises the work of laborers in digging and backfilling trenches for sewers, repair of manholes, sidewalk repair, patching of streets, mixing concrete and constructing rough wooden forms for concrete

• Keeps the time on a small crew and obtains job materials as needed

• Supervises and inspects cleaning of public market

• Directs farmers to proper stalls, assists the public and answers complaints

• Supervises and schedules the loading of refuse from the mechanical sweepers

• Supervises the charging and maintenance of a town incinerator

• Assigns, supervises, and frequently helps labor teams laborers preserving and maintaining the city park areas or golf course

• Does routine gardening work

• Operates light truck as necessary to transport workers and equipment, and operates common park equipment

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage engineering and transportation system projects within a municipal setting. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful completion of a variety of transportation and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical, budgetary, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, contractors, and the community to deliver high-quality results. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient project execution. 

• Provide reporting and oversight under the direction of the City Engineer and Chief Supervisor of Traffic Engineering.  

• Conduct transportation engineering studies, transportation impact analyses, corridor studies, and safety studies. 

• Implement quality control measures to maintain project integrity. 

• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven experience managing traffic and planning projects, particularly within New York State. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage both publicly and privately funded projects. 

• Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles and practices. 

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering or  a Master’s degree in civil or transportation engineering is a plus 

Join us in making a significant impact on our community through effective traffic engineering and project management!