What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Analyst (NYHELP Program) (Mental Health) position at Oneida County (NY)?
DEPARTMENT: Mental Health
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Program Analyst (NYHELP Program)
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $53,695 (28W) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29, 2025
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent in this class is responsible for the overall
administrative planning, development, direction, coordination and monitoring of programs or projects as
assigned by the Director. An employee in this class analyzes and processes research-based
information/data and uses these findings in making recommendations in management and policy decisions
for department programs. The Program Analyst provides leadership to other agencies and to County
programs in the development of services and new programs and ensures coordination and integration with
State programs and representatives. The incumbent’s work is performed in conformance with local, State
and Federal laws. Broad administrative direction comes from the Department head, with wide leeway
allowed for independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over activities of subordinate staff.
Incumbent performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Either:
(A) Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, human services, social work,
or a closely related field AND one (1) year of experience involving research and analysis of
administrative policies and procedures, planning, and program evaluation; OR
(B) Possession of Associate’s Degree in business or public administration, human services, social
work, or a closely related field AND three (3) years of experience involving research and analysis
of administrative policies and procedures, planning, and program evaluation.
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 at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.
3. Satisfactory completion of thirty (30) credit hours, towards a Master's degree, from a regionally
accredited or New York State registered college or university in Business or Public Administration,
Human Services, Social Work, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of
experience.
**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida
