Village of Cayuga Heights
Job Description
TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE
VACANCY
Inclusion Through Diversity
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office
125 E. Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-5526
Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply
TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Village of Cayuga Heights)
SALARY: $88,000
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time
ISSUE DATE: 07/10/24
THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 09/30/24
DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 10/01/24
RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga,
Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain
residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final
earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under
section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality
or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must
then certify the names of non-residents on the list.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field AND two years of experience in the construction and operation of
public works, such as streets, water/sewer mains, or similar projects, one year of which must have been in an administrative or
supervisory capacity; OR
(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in
Construction Technology or a related field AND four years of experience in the construction and operation of public works, such
as streets, water/sewer mains, or similar projects, two years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity;
OR
(c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) and (b) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The candidate must possess a valid NYS Class D Driver’s license at the time of application and maintain such license for the
duration of employment. A commercial NYS Class B Driver’s license is preferred; a qualified candidate would be required to
acquire a Class B license within 6 months of appointment and then maintain such license for the duration of employment.
The candidate must have NYS Code Enforcement Certification or obtain one with 24 months of employment and maintain this
certification for the duration of employment. Significant progress in the certification process is required during the 12 month
probationary period.
VACANCY
Inclusion Through Diversity
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office
125 E. Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-5526
Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply
TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Village of Cayuga Heights)
SALARY: $88,000
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time
ISSUE DATE: 07/10/24
THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 09/30/24
DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 10/01/24
RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga,
Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain
residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final
earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under
section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality
or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must
then certify the names of non-residents on the list.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field AND two years of experience in the construction and operation of
public works, such as streets, water/sewer mains, or similar projects, one year of which must have been in an administrative or
supervisory capacity; OR
(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in
Construction Technology or a related field AND four years of experience in the construction and operation of public works, such
as streets, water/sewer mains, or similar projects, two years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity;
OR
(c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) and (b) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The candidate must possess a valid NYS Class D Driver’s license at the time of application and maintain such license for the
duration of employment. A commercial NYS Class B Driver’s license is preferred; a qualified candidate would be required to
acquire a Class B license within 6 months of appointment and then maintain such license for the duration of employment.
The candidate must have NYS Code Enforcement Certification or obtain one with 24 months of employment and maintain this
certification for the duration of employment. Significant progress in the certification process is required during the 12 month
probationary period.
