Broome County Job Opportunity

Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Broome County is seeking an experienced professional engineer to serve as the Department of Public Works Deputy Commissioner of Engineering. The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for supervising the County engineering staff who manage the design and construction of all Broome County engineering projects under the jurisdiction of Public Works. Additionally, this position consults with and advises the Commissioner, Budget Director, and other County officials in determining which capital and non-recurring repairs and replacement projects best meet the needs of the County.

The successful candidate must possess NYS PE license, and thorough knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles, with preferred experience in both design and construction administration. A good working knowledge of budgeting and financial record keeping, personnel administration, supervision, and administrative practices and controls are critical. The candidate must possess the ability to work cooperatively and effectively communicate with department staff, other department managers, and members of the public.

The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is the chief fiscal officer of the County and has charge of the administration of all its financial affairs. The Director performs all the duties, including but not limited to the collection of taxes required by any law to be performed by a County Treasurer. The incumbent prepares and defends the county budget, monitors and enforces the budget, manages both the county’s cash on hand and debts, levies and collects taxes, and performs other duties related to the
distribution and management of county finances. The position exercises functional and direct supervision over department staff, projects and internal functions. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Executive or designee with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the policies and objectives of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college having a four-year program, with major work in accounting, together with four years of experience in the
accounting field, two of which preferably with a municipality;

(2) Graduation from a standard senior high school, together with eight years of experience in the accounting field, two of which preferably with a municipality; or

(3) Any equivalent combination of experience and training indicating ability to do the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Incumbents in this position are required by
the County Legislature to reside within the County of Broome, OR
an adjoining county (TIOGA, CORTLAND, DELAWARE OR CHENANGO) at
all times during their employment in the title.