Engineering Director jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Director of Project Management - Division of Engineering. This position is allocated to the competitive class. The nature of the appointment is provisional pending outcome of Civil Service Examination. Civil Service examination is required for appointment. The work involves responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating projects within the Division of Engineering of the Department of Public Works. Areas of responsibility include the supervision and management of the major projects and assisting the Deputy Commissioner with the daily operations of the department. The position provides engineering and management services for various county owned structures including the evaluation, maintenance, and construction/rehabilitation of county owned bridges, highways, and dams. Work is performed in compliance with all governing regulations and policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Possession of a New York State Professional Engineer license and four (4) years of experience in the supervision and/or management of major engineering projects; OR

(B) Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Surveying, Construction Technology, Architecture or related field and eight (8) years experience in the supervision and/or management of major engineering projects.

NOTE: Your degree or credits must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree or credits were awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Salary range $68,941-148,202 depending on experience. Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, and NYS Retirement.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION WILL BE REQUIRED

EXAM TO BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE

FINAL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT TO A FINGERPRINT CHECK AND CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

SEND RESUME TO:

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS

Orange County Dept. of Public Works

P.O. Box 509

Goshen, New York 10924

Open announcement until position is filled

Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.orangecountygov.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,941.00 - $148,202.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person