Safety Officer Vacancy (Personnel)

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. Dutie s 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 perfor ms related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION S: 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.

(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. 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 educa tional 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