Medical Examiner

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking a Medical Examiner to become a member of

their team. The position involves responsibility for investigating and rendering decisions on causes

of unnatural and unattended deaths in the County including performing autopsies and

determining postmortem diagnoses on the basis of clinical, pathological, toxicological and tissue

findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and three years of experience in the

practice of medicine.

SALARY: Starting at $106,090 per year, commensurate with experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send a paper application and resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER

Jefferson County Department of Social Services is hiring Community Service Workers to assist staff and clients by performing supportive services related to  the various programs administered by the department of Social Services.

Salary Range:  $18.66 - $22.00/hr. (2024 rates)

Excellent fringe benefits include:

•NYS Retirement

•Deferred Compensation

•Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision

•Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

•Dental Insurance

•Flex Spending Account

•Sick Leave

•Paid Vacation

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Appointees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Civil Service Exam Required for Permanent Appointment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applicants will be June 20, 2025.

Apply online on our Employment Portal:  https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send a paper application to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

Jefferson County

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

At the present time there is one (1) vacancy for a permanent, full-time MEO II position at Jefferson County Recycling and  Solid Waste Management.
 

Salary Range: $21.82 - 26.79 per hour (2024 Rates)

Excellent fringe benefits include:

•NYS Retirement

•Deferred Compensation

•Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision

•Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

•Dental Insurance

•Flex Spending Account

•Sick Leave

•Paid Vacation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment or heavy highway construction and maintenance equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), class A or B.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until June 10, 2025.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send a paper applicaiton and resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (Part-time)

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to become a member of a friendly multi-disciplinary team of over 30 caring clinicians dedicated to providing quality care to patients in their home.  Physical Therapist is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.

Salary Range: $32.72 - $41.84 (2024 rate)

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Apply online on our Employment Portal:

https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send a paper application and resume to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office. Provides legal defense and counsel to indigent individuals in criminal and family courts. Must have the ability to work collaboratively with our clients, other lawyers, social workers and local law enforcement officials. License to practice law in New York State required.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Salary Range: $80,898 - $91,051 per year.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a license to practice law in New York State.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit resume, License to practice Law in New York State, writing sample, three letters of reference and copy of valid driver’s license with application.

Apply online on our Employment Portal:

https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or submit application to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

Responsibilities:
Communication: Respond to inquiries by phone, email, or in person. Provide polite and professional communication.

Organization: Manage staff appointments, maintain employee holiday records, and coordinate repairs to office equipment.

Time management: Prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.

Travel arrangements: Plan and organize travel itineraries, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.

Office procedures: Coordinate office procedures and develop and update administrative systems.

Confidential information: Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Meetings: Take accurate minutes of meetings.

Skills required for Administrative Assistant:

Excellent communication skills

Active listening skills

Multitasking Abilities: Effective multitasking is a defining capability for administrative assistants. 

Empathy and patience

Product knowledge

Computer proficiency
Ability to handle stress and difficult situations

Qualifications:
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefit:
Compensation And Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health and wellness benefits
Paid time off and holiday entitlements
Flexible working hours and remote work options.

The Adirondack Semester is a unique program of place-based environmental education, involving 3.5 months of residence and academic study at a base camp in the Adirondacks, two extended backcountry trips, and a variety of outdoor activities. The program situates students on the boundary between modern civilization and wild “nature” and encourages them to study and reflect on their relationship with each of these and on the choices, we must make to preserve natural processes. Faculty members commute to the site, an off-grid yurt village, to teach a full university semester, including cultural and natural history of the Adirondacks, philosophy of nature, land use, stewardship, and Adirondack writing. (See http://web.stlawu.edu/adksemester/.) This is a full-time, six-month appointment beginning July 7, 2025.  The salary is $5,033.82 per month.

The Assistant Director will work under the supervision of the Director and in collaboration with one other Assistant Director and will live on site 5 days and 4 nights per week. The two Assistant Directors share the following responsibilities.

Academics

• Teach a 1-credit “Ethical Leadership in the Adirondacks” course
• Help plan, coordinate and mentor students through the Capstone Internship, a 2-week experiential internship that takes place during the final weeks of the semester.
• Help to foster critical reflection on and discussion of the mission, goals and guiding principles of the program

Administration: (Communication, Logistics & Fiscal Responsibilities)

• Responsible for communication with faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Recommend and oversee annual purchase of new equipment and supplies
• Set up and oversee food purchasing including a CSA, grocery store accounts and orders through dining services
• Coordinate and help plan orientation, the semester schedule and weekly calendar
• Help students access resources such as medical care, mail, and technology

Oversight: (Risk Management, Facility & Community)

• Primary responsibility for updating and observing the best risk management practices
• Set up and maintain the program site including, yurts, buildings, solar array, composting toilet, and other infrastructure
• Facilitate and develop a living and learning community that is physically and emotionally safe for all to enjoy while participating in community activities such as cooking meals, chores, and community meetings

Trip Leader & Planner:

• Plan, organize, and lead two 5–7-day backcountry hiking and canoe expeditions
• Plan and lead weekend outdoor activities for students during semester
• Help to facilitate group culture and activities in the yurt village
• The Assistant Directors are expected to comfortably operate motor vehicles, including a 12-passenger van with a canoe trailer, on unmaintained roads. Assistant Directors are expected to provide their own transportation to and from work sites. Successful candidates will also be able to lift up to 50lbs and travel on foot up to 8 miles per day.

The anticipated start date for this six-month appointment will be July 7, 2025. This appointment may be renewable in successive years. Compensation package will include salary, health insurance, and rustic room and board on-site during the 3.5 months of the base camp residence and expeditions (August 18 – November 2, 2025).

Individuals who identify with groups historically underrepresented in the field of outdoor education are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR
• Demonstrated experience as an outdoor educator and trip leader

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to work independently and with a group, identify tasks and complete without significant oversight
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, team and community building skills
• A combination of administrative, teaching, outdoor leadership and backcountry experience.
• Ability to serve as a model for students, demonstrating a positive attitude, tolerance, patience, openness to new ideas and application of the program’s environmental ethic.
• A familiarity with and an appreciation for the role and mission of a small, private liberal arts institution
• Familiarity with canoes and boats and/or professional canoe instruction certifications (ACA)
• Basic handy person/carpentry skills

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4051 uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Jacob McCoola, Director of Outdoor Studies & Adirondack Semester, jmccoola@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.