Superintendent of Public Works, Allegany County
About the vacancy:
Allegany County is seeking a candidate with the knowledge, skills and characteristics to
lead the development and maintenance of a secure and reliable infrastructure in
Allegany County. This is a Public Officer* with a term of office, appointed by the Board
of legislature. Under the general direction of the County Administrator, directs the
operations in all Department of Public Works divisions including Buildings and Grounds,
Bridges, County Highway, DPW Administration, Engineering, Road Machinery, Solid
Waste and Weights and Measures. Duties and responsibilities require the incumbent to
maintain important contacts both within and outside of the organization on all matters
pertaining to Public Works. Does related work as required.
Thorough knowledge of civil engineering and a good knowledge of general engineering
principles and practices with reference to highway construction, reconstruction and
repair, building design and construction, maintenance and repair; thorough knowledge
of administrative techniques and practices and to the relationships between
contractors, public agencies and the general public; thorough knowledge of the theory
and practice of budgeting and financial record keeping and personnel administrative
control; ability to plan, lay out and direct the work of others effectively and to work
cooperatively with related firms, agencies and personnel; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with labor organization employees, union
representatives and management; ability to think analytically in the solution of
administrative and engineering problems and to make and hold to decisions relating
therefrom; ability to meet, speak, and deal effectively with public officials, professional
personnel and the general public; ability to use computer applications such as
spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software; initiative;
resourcefulness; good judgment; and tact.
Desired Qualifications: Either:
(a) graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
seven (7) years of experience in public works construction* and/or maintenance work,
two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity including budget
responsibility; or
(b) an associate’s degree* in Civil Technology, Mechanical Technology or a closely
related field and four (4) years of work experience as described in (a), including the two
(2) years in a supervisory capacity including budget responsibility; or
(c) a bachelor’s degree* in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field and
two (2) years of experience in public works construction and/or maintenance work* in a
supervisory capacity including budget responsibility.
SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution
recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of
Education as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver’s license at time of appointment and
throughout duration of employment.
Public Works Construction and/or maintenance shall be defined to include the following
fields of construction and/or maintenance: Architecture, Bridge, Engineering, Facilities,
Road, Solid Waste, Water/Sewer and or Weights and Measures.
*Per Public Officers Law Section 3, the successful candidate must be a United States
Citizen, at least 18 years old and a resident of New York State and of the specific
political subdivision or municipal corporation (Allegany County) where the duties are
exercised.
Salary Range: $90,143 to $131,985 annually commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Interested candidates may submit a complete Civil Service application to the Human
Resource/Civil Service Department:
Allegany County Human Resources
7 Court Street
Suite 216
Belmont, NY 14813
Point of Contact
Carissa Knapp, County Administrator
585-268-9217
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