Career Opportunity – Superintendent of Public Works
Allegany County is seeking qualified candidates for the
position of Superintendent of Public Works pending an anticipated vacancy which
is expected the first quarter of FY 2019. The selected candidate will be
required to serve as a Deputy Superintendent who is appointed by, and serves at
the pleasure of, the current Superintendent of Public Works. Although any
future appointment cannot be guaranteed, it is the intent of the Board of
Legislators to appoint the selected candidate to a four year term as the
Superintendent when the vacancy occurs. The candidate must be a permanent
resident of Allegany County within six months of appointment as required by the
New York State Public Officers Law.
This is a full‐time position with an annual salary range commensurate with
education and work experience. Employment with Allegany County offers
excellent benefits including membership in the New York State retirement plan.
Allegany County
Allegany County is located in the Southern Tier of New York
State along the Pennsylvania border. We are the 10th least populated county in
the state with a 2010 U.S. Census population of 48,946 and the 23rd largest in
terms of land size with 1,034 square miles.
Along with a natural beauty highlighted by the Genesee River
Valley and the enjoyment of four distinctive seasons, Allegany County is home
to 29 towns and 10 villages, four college and university campuses, 22 public
school districts and private schools, and major employers like Dresser‐Rand, Alstom and Otis‐Eastern.
Allegany County shares borders with Livingston County to the
northeast, Steuben County to the east, Cattaraugus County to the west and
Wyoming County to the northwest; and Potter County, PA to the southeast and
McKean County, PA to the southwest.
Department of Public
Works
The Allegany County Superintendent of Public Works oversees
approximately 109 full time and 20 seasonal employees in seven divisions. These
include Administration, Buildings & Grounds, Engineering, Highway &
Bridges, Parks & Forest, Road Machinery, and Solid Waste. The Department of
Public Works has a $17.3M operating budget along with additional Capital
accounts. The Department has non‐unit employees along with employees who are members of the
PEF (supervisor’s union) and AFSCME unions. The Department of Public Works is
responsible for 345 centerline miles of paved road, 123 county bridges,
and assists with the construction and maintenance of 181 town owned bridges.
The operation and maintenance of 7 solid waste transfer stations, and the
maintenance of all county owned buildings and facilities. The Department works
closely with many other municipalities.
Superintendent of Public
Works Typical Work Activities
Please read the job specification.
Preferred
Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in civil
engineering or closely related field and four (4) years of full time work
experience in the maintenance and construction of highways or bridges, or
maintenance of a solid waste operation. Two (2) years of such work experience
must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License issued by
the NYS Education Department is preferred but not required.
A thorough knowledge of municipal finances is also
preferred.
Applying
Please submit your resume, cover letter, references, and any
applicable licenses by Wednesday February 28, 2018 to:
Allegany County Department of Human Resources & Civil Service
7 Court Street, County Office Building
Belmont, NY 14813
