Guilderland seeks a new highway super

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 - 21:52

 GUILDERLAND — Guilderland is seeking applications for the position of highway superintendent, since Steve Oliver, who has served in the post since 2011, announced that he will resign effective as of April 28, a year and a half before the end of his term.

Oliver, 57, gave as his reasons, at the time, wanting to do more exploring on his motorcycle and spend more time with his grandchildren. Oliver has worked for the town for 30 years and has been highway superintendent since 2011.

Town Supervisor Peter Barber said on Thursday that he checked with the New York State Association of Towns and found that the only requirements are applicants be at least 18 years old and live in the town.

No applications have been received yet, Barber said on Thursday. The town only announced the search on March 21.

The appointment will be through Jan. 1, 2019. If the person appointed wants to continue in the position, he or she will need to run in November 2018 to fill out the additional year remaining on Oliver’s term, Barber said.

A highway superintendent’s full term is four years. The salary paid in 2017 was $92,500, according to Deputy Town Clerk Anna Russo.

The deadline for applications is Monday, April 2, at 4 p.m., Barber said.

 

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