What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Civil Engineer (Public Works) position at Oneida County?
ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant Civil Engineer (NYHELP Program)
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $70,760 (32B) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves engineering work of a moderately
difficult caliber, involving the exercise of engineering judgement based on knowledge in both theory and
practice of engineering principles. Major technical problems are discussed with higher-level engineers or
Deputy Commissioners. Employees in this class exercise independent judgement in planning work details
and technical decisions. The 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 civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely-
related field; OR
(B) Possession of Associate’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering or a closely-related field
AND two (2) years of experience involving civil or environmental engineering.
NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date
degree conferred, if qualifying under (A).
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.
**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 7th Floor of the Oneida
Issued: 09/02/2026
Salary : $70,760