ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Family and Community Services
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Senior Social Welfare Examiner
(NYHELP Program)
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $47,648 (24W) 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 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: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. 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.
NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts, if qualifying under (A) or (B)
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 6th Floor of the Oneida
County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.
Issued: 01/01/2026
