ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Water Quality and Water Pollution Control
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Engineering Technician (Wastewater)
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Competitive (Provisional)
SALARY (GRADE): $57,068 (27B) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2024
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Responsible for subprofessional assignments including
general engineering support, field work, and other related technical duties pertaining to the Oneida County
Sewer District wastewater treatment and conveyance systems. Work is generally performed under the
direction of the Senior Engineer or designee. The incumbent performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Either:
(A) Possession of Associate’s Degree in environmental science, engineering or architectural

technology, surveying technology, or closely related field; OR
(B) Graduation from high school or vocational school (i.e.: BOCES) or possession of a high school

equivalency diploma with certificate of completion of course work in AutoCAD AND three (3) years
relevant experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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, if qualifying under (A).
2. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of certificate of completion of course work in

AutoCAD, if qualifying under (B).
3. 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