MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

At the present time there is one (1) vacancy for a permanent MEO position within Jefferson County Highway Department.

Salary Range:  $23.71 - $29.12 per hour

Excellent fringe benefits include:

•NYS Retirement

•Sick Leave

•Paid Vacation

•Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision

•Dental Insurance

•Flex Spending Account

•Deferred Compensation

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

 *Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER (HELP PROGRAM)

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:  $20.28 - $23.91 per hour

Excellent fringe benefits include:

•NYS Retirement

•Deferred Compensation

•Sick Leave

•Paid Vacation

•Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision

•Dental Insurance

•Flex Spending Account

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

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.

*This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program appointment. This is a non-competitive permanent appointment, and the Civil Service exam will be waived.

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,

first review of applicants will be February 13, 2026.

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.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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: $35.56 - $45.47 per hour

*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.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PART-TIME)

Jefferson County Public Health Service

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Part-time) to support needed occupational therapy services for patients in the certified home health agency.

Salary Ranges:   $35.56 - $45.47

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.

 *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 paper application and Resume to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,

175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Jefferson County Public Health Service

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking a Physical Therapist (Full-time, 40 hours per week) 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.

Salary:   $35.56 - $45.47

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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:

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

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applications will be April 25, 2025.

Civil Service Examination is required for Permanent Appointment.

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

Or send 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.

Salary Range:  $102,258 - $113,134 per year, plus a $10,000 recruitment bonus!

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

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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.

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.

Salary Range:  $102,258 - $113,134 per year, plus a $10,000 recruitment bonus

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

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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

TAX MAP TECHNICIAN

Jefferson County Real Property Tax Services is seeking a Tax Map Technician. This position involves skilled drafting as well as office and field work in the preparation and maintenance of tax maps, with a primary focus on accurately plotting and mapping property line changes and maintaining associated records. Individuals with experience with GIS and AutoCAD are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $23.71 - 29.12 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

•NYS Retirement

•Deferred Compensation

•Sick Leave

•Paid Vacation

•Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision

•Dental Insurance

•Flex Spending Account

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree in civil engineering or computer science or a related field; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years experience in drafting, tax map preparation or surveying work involving laying out or mapping property lines; OR

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,

first review of applicants will be October 31, 2025.

Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

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.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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: $33.61 - $42.82/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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

COOK - At present, one vacancy exists for the position of Cook within the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. This position is 40 hours per week on the day/evening shift (rotating). The salary for this position is $21.26/hr. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
One year of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale. 

Anyone interested in this position must file an application with the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601 prior to 5:00 pm on February 10th, 2026.