The City of Ithaca is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Engineering Services.
Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Department of Public Works – Engineering Division
Classification: Competitive
Bargaining Unit: Management
Salary: $97,217 - $116,660
Position Description: This is a managerial position responsible for planning, managing, supervising and directing public works capital projects for the City of Ithaca. The Director of Engineering Services is also responsible for supervising the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works, and for planning, managing, supervising and directing the engineering program, projects and activities of the Department of Public Works. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent professional judgment. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate engineering staff. Does related work as required.
To view the complete job description, visit: Director of Engineering Services job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Science, Architecture, Construction Management, Planning or a related field with similar course curriculum and six (6) years of full-time paid civil engineering, construction management or public works capital project management experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
- Possession of an Associate's Degree in Engineering. Engineering Science, Construction Technology, Architecture or a related field with similar course curriculum and eight (8) years of full-time paid civil engineering, construction management or public works capital project management experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Note: College degrees 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 and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants are responsible for payment of the required evaluation fee.
Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score.
Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.
Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and Fringe Benefits for Managerial Personnel.
Supplemental Information:
- Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at (607) 274-6539 or by email to hrdept@cityofithaca.org.
- The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
- The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607)-274-6539 or contact us by email using hrdept@cityofithaca.org.
Application Materials Required:
- City of Ithaca application
- Copy of college transcript
Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2026. Submit required application materials to:
Web site: https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com
Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.
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Issued: March 16, 2026
