Principal Clerk (NY HELP Program) (Family and Community Services)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Family and Community Services

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Principal Clerk (NY HELPS)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $42,481 (21W) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

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

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is higher level clerical work involving
responsibility for the frequent exercise of independent judgment in planning and managing
complex clerical activities. The incumbent plans, assigns, reviews and supervises the clerical
work of a large or complex unit and independently performs the more difficult clerical functions.
The work is performed in accordance with general instructions regarding objectives, policies, and
procedures. The incumbent works under general supervision. Difficult technical or policy
problems are referred to a supervisor for decision or review. Supervision is exercised over the
work of subordinate clerical employees. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of
application. Either:
(A) Possession of Associate's Degree in secretarial science, word processing, office

technologies, office management, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of clerical
experience; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four

(4) years of clerical experience; OR

(C) Six (6) years of clerical experience

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.

3. Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience
requirements.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up at the Oneida County Office Building (Utica, NY)

in the Personnel Department. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.

Issued: 07/07/2026