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Engineering Contract Procedures Assistant
Description of Duties
This position, located at the Monroe County Water Authority, is responsible for assisting with the implementation and monitoring of engineering and construction contracts and providing office support to engineering staff. Duties include ensuring contracts are implemented in accordance with Monroe County Water Authority’s policies and procedures, tracking documentation through contract execution, and related recordkeeping. Other duties include compiling and entering a variety of data into spreadsheets and databases, typing, meeting minute preparation, solving complex clerical problems and maintaining filing systems. This position does not involve field work. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Civil Engineer-Water Distribution or other higher level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in an office management or clerical support position in a civil engineering or construction project environment, both of which must include utilizing a database;
- Six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
