Social Welfare Examiner (Part-Time) (Family & Community Services)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Family and Community Services

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Social Welfare Examiner (NYHELP Program) (Part-time)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $24.27 (22W)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for determining the eligibility
of a client for the various programs administered by a local social services district, and for processing the assistance
to be granted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees in this class may perform any or
a combination of assignments in connection with determining eligibility, categorical classification, continued eligibility,
and income maintenance, depending upon the size, organizational structure and work activity needs of the respective
social service district. Responsibilities include the review and evaluation of applications and records, and direct
interviews with applicants and/or recipients. The work is performed under the supervision of a higher-ranking Social
Welfare Examiner. The incumbent performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:

(A) Successful completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours, of which at least thirty (30) credit hours were

completed in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field**; OR

(B) Successful completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours, of which at least fifteen (15) credit hours were

completed in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field** AND one (1) year experience examining,
investigating, interviewing, or evaluating claims and/or complaints; or in customer service*; OR

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND two (2) 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

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 on the Internet at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

3. Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

**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: 05/15/2026