Deputy Commissioner of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control (NYHELP Program) (Water Pollution Control)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Water Pollution Control

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Deputy Commissioner of Water Quality and

Water Pollution Control (NYHELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $111,800 (48M) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2025

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent in this position has technical and managerial
responsibility for civil and environmental engineering at the highest professional level with emphasis on public
wastewater collection. This individual performs independent professional engineering and administrative work, and
supervises the design, financing, construction, and maintenance of County-owned wastewater infrastructure. This
position requires extensive interaction with department staff. The work is performed under the administrative direction
of the Commissioner of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control, with considerable leeway allowed for independent
judgement in carrying out the details of the job. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate employees. The
Deputy Commissioner may act for, and in place of, the Commissioner in his/her absence. 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 or environmental engineering AND six (6) years of experience

involving civil or environmental engineering projects with emphasis on wastewater collection and treatment;
OR

(B) Possession of Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering AND seven (7) years of experience

involving civil or environmental engineering projects with emphasis on wastewater collection and treatment;
OR

(C) Possession of Associate's Degree in engineering or environmental science AND nine (9) years of experience

involving civil or environmental engineering projects with emphasis on wastewater collection and treatment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a current valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the New York State Education

Department at time of application. License must be maintained in good standing throughout appointment.
2. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. License must remain valid

throughout appointment.

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.

**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

Issued: 10/29/2025