ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Personnel
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Safety Officer
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $67,777 (34M) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.
License must remain valid throughout appointment.
NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date
degree conferred.
2. 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 at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.
**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.
Issued: 05/06/2026
