Safety Officer
Full-Time Posted: July 14, 2026This position involves performance of tasks involving the development, implementation, and enforcement of a safety program covering employees.
- Classification Type:
- Full-Time
- Salary (Grade):
- $67,777 (34M) Plus Excellent Benefits
Description
This position involves performance of tasks involving the development, implementation, and enforcement of a safety program covering employees. The work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures including OSHA/PESH regulations. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a higher-level superior, with leeway allowed in designing and carrying out the details of the safety program. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of this class. The incumbent performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
(A) Possession of Bachelor's Degree AND two (2) years of experience involving responsibility for the administration, training, coordination, or enforcement of job safety or environmental health and safety regulations; OR
(B) Possession of Associate's Degree AND four (4) years of experience involving responsibility for the administration, training, coordination, or enforcement of job safety or environmental health and safety regulations.
(C) Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND seven (7) years of experience involving responsibility for the administration, training, coordination, or enforcement of job safety or environmental health and safety regulations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. The license must remain valid throughout the appointment.
Notes
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.
How To Apply
To apply, go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps and create an account. Then you can apply to whichever position(s) you are interested in.
If you have any questions please reach out to rhoran@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726
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.
