ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant Engineer
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $81,653 (38B) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2024
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
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 acting. 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to
transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
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