Onondaga County

Deputy County Attorney, Deputy Commissioner of WEP, Executive Communications Director

SYRACUSE, NY – County Executive Ryan McMahon announced today a search for three more positions within his administration. The positions are a Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP), an Executive Communications Director and a Deputy County Attorney with a specialized experience in the area of environmental law.

The addition of second Deputy Commissioner at WEP reflects the priority being placed on investing in our infrastructure. The individual hired, among other responsibilities, will be responsible for supporting the Commissioner in areas of wastewater treatment and the control of drainage, flood and water pollution. Significant administrative and capital project management experience is required.

In order to preserve and build off the success of the Save the Rain program, County Executive McMahon is looking to fill the position of a Deputy County Attorney with an individual who has experience and expertise with the Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act as well as other applicable law as it relates to invasive species. Knowledge and experience with other environmental laws and policies will be required.

County Executive McMahon said, “Onondaga County has a proud track record of making strategic and innovative investments in our infrastructure. It is why we have been recognized and awarded nationally for our Save the Rain program. The addition of a Deputy Commissioner at WEP as well as a Deputy County Attorney focusing on environmental law will ensure that we preserve our past successes and invest in our future.” The position of Executive Communications is also being filled. This individual will be responsible for public communications and relations as well as other duties as assigned.

Interested individuals should send their cover letter, resume and any other applicable materials to opportunity@ongov.net.