County Auditor

Jefferson County is seeking a skilled professional to oversee the auditing of all County Claims, accounts and charges to ensure compliance with applicable State law and regulations, and for the preparation and maintenance of related financial reports. The County Auditor prepares studies and reports on financial and budgetary matters as requested by the Board of Legislators. Additionally, the County Auditor undertakes special audits of departmental financial operations as requested by the Board or County Administrator.

Salary Range: $89,392 - $100,612 per year.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A)      Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or closely related field, including or supplemented by at least 18 semester credit hours in accounting and three years of accounting or auditing experience; OR

(B)     Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree including or supplemented by at least 18 semester credit hours in accounting and five years of accounting or auditing experience; OR

(C)     An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,

first review of applicants will be May 24, 2024.

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

Or send a Cover Letter 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 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

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 14, 2024.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: 

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

Or send a Cover Letter and Resume to:

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

Correction Officer - Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is currently seeking transfer/reinstatement applicants to fill vacant Correction Officer positions.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A TRANSFER/REINSTATEMENT, eligible candidates must have already taken and passed the New York State Civil Service examination for Correction Officer. You must have received a permanent appointment from an established eligible list, and you must have passed your probationary period in order to apply.

Salary Range: $23.64 - $28.93 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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

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

Records Management Specialist

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office is seeking a Records Management Specialist to examine non-current and archival public records kept, made, filed, or received by the offices and departments of Jefferson County to determine their value, use, and most suitable method of preservation, storage, and disposition.

Salary Range: $24.81 - $30.92 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college or university with an associate's degree in archival studies, archival technology, records management, business management, business administration, accounting, or related field and one year of experience in filing, organizing, storing, and disposing of records in accordance with legal guidelines.

*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 14, 2024.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: 

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

Or send a Cover Letter and Resume to:

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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT OFFSET PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR- At present, one vacancy exists for the position of Assistant Offset Printing Machine Operator within the Jefferson County Purchasing Department. This position is 35 hours per week on the day shift. The salary for this position is $19.56/hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(A)Completion of two years (60 semester credit hours) of study in a regionally accredited or New
York State registered college or university; or
(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two
years of clerical experience in an office that involved the operation of offset duplicating
machines or copy machines; or
(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)
above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a
motor vehicle in New York State and maintain a valid license throughout employment.

Interested applicants must file an application with the Jefferson County Department of Human
Services, 175 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601 prior to 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

SOCIAL WORKER (DSS)

Jefferson County is seeking a Social Worker in the Department of Social Services. The work involves responsibility for providing professional social work services primarily working with the Child Protective, Preventive, Foster Care, and Intake cases in children's services, as well as providing consultative services to the agency Caseworkers and other staff.

Salary Range: $30.93 - $39.40 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and New York State Education Department and current certification or limited permit to practice social work in New York State issued by the State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Appointees will 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.

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

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

CASEWORKER

Jefferson County Department of Social Services is seeking caseworkers to provide social work services for individuals, families, & children, to assist with resolving economic, medical, emotional, social, and environmental challenges. Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a bachelor's degree; or
2. Licensure as a registered professional nurse with one year of full-time, paid experience in that profession.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Appointees will 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.

Background Investigation:

Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Salary: $26.92 - $33.71/hr. (2024 rate)

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• And more!

To apply for this opportunity, please apply for the Caseworker exam, on our employment portal:  https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or submit a paper application to:

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

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

This is a professional legal position in the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office that assists with the prosecution of criminal violations of law. The work involves responsibility for participating in the investigation, preparation and presentation of misdemeanor and felony cases in court. Jefferson County residence required after appointment.

*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

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application with resume, writing sample, and law transcript.

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.

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.

Applications accepted at Jefferson County Department of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Or online at: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/. 315-785-3147. EOE

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.

Building Maintenance Mechanic

Jefferson County Buildings and Grounds

Jefferson County Department of Buildings and Grounds has an immediate need for a Building Maintenance Mechanic. This position is 40 hours per week on the day shift. *Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Salary Range: $19.90 - $23.93 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

(A)         Three years of experience in general building construction, maintenance or repair in one or more of the standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc.; OR

(B)         Six years of experience assisting in general building construction, maintenance or repair in one or more of the standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc.; OR

(C)         An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Appointees will 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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,

first review of applications will be Friday, March 1, 2024.

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.

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: $32.72 per hour. EOE

Apply Now!

Apply online on our Civil Service Employment Portal:

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

Or send an application and resume to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,

175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking a Part-Time Speech Therapist to become a Member of a friendly multi-disciplinary team of over 50 caring clinicians dedicated to providing quality care to patients in their home.  The position involves responsibility for providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of language, voice, and speech disorders.

Job Qualifications:  Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Speech Therapist or Speech Pathologist.

Salary: $29.93/hr.  Apply at: Jefferson County Department of Human Resources, County Office Bldg., 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601, or at https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps EOE

SENIOR PLANNER

The Jefferson County Department of Planning is seeking a qualified person to fill a senior-level position.  Responsibilities include:  providing oversight for County-level planning, development, and housing programs, and conducting comprehensive land use planning and development activities in local communities. Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Salary Range: $33.88 - $43.44 per hour. (2024 rate)

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• And more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

(A)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master's degree and two years of experience in municipal, community, regional, environmental or transportation planning; OR

(B)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in (A) above; OR

(C)       An equivalent combination of experience and training as outlined in (A), and (B) above.

NOTE:  Candidates will be required to submit a college transcript with their application.

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.

Employment and Training Assistant

The Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Employment and Training Assistant. Responsibilities include; information gathering, conducting initial interviews with, and verifying eligibility of participants, counseling, job development, and monitoring of sub-grantees. Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

Salary Range: $21.82 - $26.79 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

A)  Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; or

B)  Two years of experience in job development, personnel counseling, or placement in an Employment and Training, community action, or similar agency dealing with the employment and training of economically disadvantaged, minority, handicapped, or low income persons; or

C)  An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Appointees will 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*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applications will be May 24, 2024.

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.