Tompkins County Government centers diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the empowerment of employees and residents to dismantle systemic barriers that inhibit inclusive governance and the provision of government services to all. Guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Equity, and Stewardship, we strive to build a workplace and community rooted in trust, belonging, and opportunity for all.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, construction management, business management or public administration AND eight years of progressively responsible experience in construction and/or maintenance of roads, bridges, and rights-of-way, of which at least three (3)years shall have been in a management or supervisory capacity on highway or bridge construction projects including responsibility for project budgeting; OR

(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college or university with an Associate’s Degree in construction technology AND ten years of progressively responsible experience in  construction and/or maintenance of roads, bridges, and rights-of-way,  of which at least three (3)years shall have been in a management or supervisory capacity on highway or bridge construction projects including responsibility for project budgeting; OR

(c) High School diploma or GED and 12 years of  progressively responsible experience in construction and/or maintenance of roads, bridges, and rights-of-way, of which at least three (3)years shall have been in a management or supervisory capacity on highway or bridge construction projects including responsibility for project budgeting;

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate must obtain a New York State Class D Driver's License within thirty days of appointment and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment.

This position is considered to be a public officer. Pursuant to Article 3 of the NYS Public Officers law, the holder of this position must be a United States citizen and a resident of Tompkins County within a reasonable period of time from the date of appointment. Waiver of residency requirements subject to approval of the County Administrator with written notice to the County Legislature.