Senior Public Health Engineer

Department of Health
2026 Salary: $100,676

This is responsible professional public health engineering work requiring a high level of technical

knowledge and professional competence. An employee in this class will be required to administer specific

programs, serve as a resource person to other staff members and supervise the engineering section in the

absence of the Supervising Public Health Engineer. This class differs from Public Health Engineer by

virtue of the increased level of technical knowledge required, the more complex work performed, and the

requirement of a professional engineering license. The work is performed under general supervision with

considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent professional judgment in carrying out

assignments. Supervision will be exercised over the work of subordinate clerical and technical employees

and may be exercised over the work of subordinate professional employees.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a license to practice professional engineering in New York State AND:

EITHER: (A) One year of satisfactory experience as an Assistant Public Health Engineer or

Public Health Engineer in a New York State, City or County, or Assistant Sanitary

Engineer employed by New York State;

OR: (B) Two (2) years of equivalent satisfactory engineering experience in environmental

health.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Individuals meeting the open competitive qualifications and who are eligible for the Professional

Engineering License may apply for a conditional certification as a Senior Public Health Engineer.

NOTE 1: The applicant must be eligible for a professional engineer's license issued by the State of New

York. The candidate must possess the license at the time of appointment.

NOTE 2: A Master's degree or equivalent academic education in engineering acceptable to the State

Commissioner of Health may be honored in lieu of one (1) year of required general experience.

NOTE 3: A Doctor's degree or equivalent academic education in engineering acceptable to the State

Commissioner of Health may be honored in lieu of two (2) years of the required general experience.

When credit is allowed for a Doctor's degree, no additional credit is allowed for a Master's degree.

NOTE 4: Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of

application and to maintain position.

Agreed to by the New York State Health Department and the New York State Department of Civil

Service. (Municipal Service Division) November 1972.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment

is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice

Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made

and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 8/27/2026.

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie,

NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted:7/26/2026