Assistant Engineer (Public Works)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant Engineer (NYHELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $86,626 (38B) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

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 taking action. 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, 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

County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.

Issued: 09/02/2026