Oneida
County
From DPW Work Crews to Lawyers, Administrative Assistants to Engineers. The County offers a variety of ways to contribute to your community.
Why
Work for
Oneida County?
Meaningful Work/Community
Work that improves the community we live in. Making an impact every day by just going to work.
Excellent Benefits
State Retirement and great insurance round out your compensation package.
Opportunities for Everyone
With all the services Oneida County provides, there comes a wide variety of jobs.
Career Stability
Oneida County has been around since 1798 and we always need talented, qualified folks to help make Oneida County a great place to live!
Public Health & Human Services
Support individuals, families, and public health initiatives through healthcare, social services, and community programs.
Emergency Services & Public Safety
Help protect and serve residents through emergency response, dispatch, corrections, and public safety operations.
Administration & Office Support
Keep county operations running smoothly through clerical, finance, HR, records management, and administrative positions.
Engineering, Maintenance & Public Works
Help maintain roads, facilities, water systems, infrastructure, and county properties.
Legal & Professional Services
Opportunities in legal services, planning, information technology, public policy, and specialized professional roles.
Student & Entry-Level
Gain valuable experience through internships, trainee programs, summer employment, and entry-level positions.
Civil Service
Hiring Procedure
Explore Open Positions
Review available job openings and examination announcements online.
Apply
Online
Create an account and apply to any position of interest.
Interview
And Exam
Some positions still require a Civil Service Exam. These positions operate a bit differently as you will have to take an exam to be considered.
Please be sure to read the entire posting to see if you will be taking an exam or if it is a NYHELPS position.
(Some exams may be on a set date in person, others may be online questionnaires to be completed within a timeframe.)
Start
Your Career!
Departments hire from eligible candidates as positions become available.
FAQs
How do I get a job with Oneida County?
By Applying! A simple online or paper application will kick start the process!
What do I need to apply?
Each position has its own minimum qualifications. Be sure to read the job posting to see what is required and be ready to provide any necessary documentation (i.e. Transcripts to verify a degree)
What is a Civil Service Exam?
Civil Service positions historically require applicants to complete a skill/experience test to be considered for a position. BUT thanks to NYHELPS, many of the County’s positions do not require the exam!
So, what is NYHELPS?
NYHELPS is a program that reclassified positions in the civil service in order to remove the Exam requirement for the position, to reduce the barrier of entry to civil service jobs.
Do I still have to take a test?
For some positions, yes. NYHELPS reclassified a good number of roles, but not all of them. Positions like Full Time Corrections, Deputy Sheriff Patrol, and Probation Officers still have exams tied to the position.
