County Auditor

Jefferson County is seeking a skilled professional to oversee the auditing of all County Claims, accounts and charges to ensure compliance with applicable State law and regulations, and for the preparation and maintenance of related financial reports. The County Auditor prepares studies and reports on financial and budgetary matters as requested by the Board of Legislators. Additionally, the County Auditor undertakes special audits of departmental financial operations as requested by the Board or County Administrator.

Salary Range: $89,392 - $100,612 per year.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Sick Leave

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A)      Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or closely related field, including or supplemented by at least 18 semester credit hours in accounting and three years of accounting or auditing experience; OR

(B)     Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree including or supplemented by at least 18 semester credit hours in accounting and five years of accounting or auditing experience; OR

(C)     An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,

first review of applicants will be May 24, 2024.

Apply online on our Employment Portal:  https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send a Cover Letter and Resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,

175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

Correction Officer - Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is currently seeking transfer/reinstatement applicants to fill vacant Correction Officer positions.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A TRANSFER/REINSTATEMENT, eligible candidates must have already taken and passed the New York State Civil Service examination for Correction Officer. You must have received a permanent appointment from an established eligible list, and you must have passed your probationary period in order to apply.

Salary Range: $23.64 - $28.93 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Sick Leave

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/  

Or send paper application to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT OFFSET PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR- At present, one vacancy exists for the position of Assistant Offset Printing Machine Operator within the Jefferson County Purchasing Department. This position is 35 hours per week on the day shift. The salary for this position is $19.56/hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(A)Completion of two years (60 semester credit hours) of study in a regionally accredited or New
York State registered college or university; or
(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two
years of clerical experience in an office that involved the operation of offset duplicating
machines or copy machines; or
(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)
above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a
motor vehicle in New York State and maintain a valid license throughout employment.

Interested applicants must file an application with the Jefferson County Department of Human
Services, 175 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601 prior to 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

SOCIAL WORKER (DSS)

Jefferson County is seeking a Social Worker in the Department of Social Services. The work involves responsibility for providing professional social work services primarily working with the Child Protective, Preventive, Foster Care, and Intake cases in children's services, as well as providing consultative services to the agency Caseworkers and other staff.

Salary Range: $30.93 - $39.40 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• NYS Retirement
• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and New York State Education Department and current certification or limited permit to practice social work in New York State issued by the State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Civil Service Exam required for permanent appointment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send paper application to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

This is a professional legal position in the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office that assists with the prosecution of criminal violations of law. The work involves responsibility for participating in the investigation, preparation and presentation of misdemeanor and felony cases in court. Jefferson County residence required after appointment.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Salary Range: $80,898 - $91,051 per year.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave

SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a license to practice law in New York State.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application with resume, writing sample, and law transcript.

Apply online on our Employment Portal:

https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or submit application to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.