Senior Social Welfare Examiner
Full-Time Posted: July 14, 2026This position involves duties which require an experienced employee who can supervise a group of employees engaged in establishing financial eligibility for the various programs.
- Classification Type:
- Full-Time
- Salary (Grade):
- $47,648 (24W) Plus Excellent Benefits
Description
This position involves duties which require an experienced employee who can supervise a group of employees engaged in establishing financial eligibility for the various programs. Employees may also supervise a unit providing special services to public assistance recipients. Supervision is exercised over a group of Social Welfare Examiners and clerical employees. The work is performed under the supervision of a Principal Social Welfare Examiner or a Case Supervisor. The incumbent performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
Open Competitive:
(A) Successful completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours at a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university, of which at least thirty (30) credit hours were completed in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field** AND two (2) years of experience in social service-type programs examining, investigating, or evaluating claims and/or complaints for assistance, veterans, or unemployment benefits or a similar social service-type program operating under established criteria for eligibility; OR
(B) Successful completion of thirty (30) credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, of which at least fifteen (15) credit hours were completed in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field** AND three (3) years of experience examining, investigating, interviewing, or evaluating claims and/or complaints; or in customer service*.
*Customer Service: Cashier experience will not be acceptable as a qualification.
**Related Field: May include the fields of business, criminal justice
Promotional:
Candidates must have permanent, full-time status for a period of Twelve (12) months as a Social Welfare Examiner in the Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
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.
