NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Division of Engineering

TITLE: Assistant Engineer

SALARY (GRADE): $73,889 (38B) plus Excellent Benefits

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent of this position assists in research,
planning, design, control and coordination of special technical public works projects. The work involves
coordination and active interaction with various County departmental personnel, as well as, State and Federal
Agencies. Major technical and engineering policy decisions and problems are discussed with a Deputy
Commissioner or the Commissioner before taking action. The work is performed under general supervision of
a Deputy Commissioner, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details
of the work. While an incumbent usually works independently, occasionally, supervision may be exercised
over the work of various professional and non-professional employees in project activities. The incumbent
performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Either:

(A) Possession of Master’s Degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related
field AND three (3) years of experience in civil or environmental engineering; OR

(B) Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related
field AND four (4) years of experience in civil or environmental engineering; OR

(C) Possession of Associate’s Degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely
related field AND six (6) years of experience in civil or environmental engineering.

NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree

conferred.
2. Degree(s) 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/U.S.
Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United
States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list
of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

HOW TO APPLY: Go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps.

If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on 6th
Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed to you
by calling 315-798-5726. Completed applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to the address printed
on the top of the application.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN: December 31, 2022

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

11/28/2022