Public Health Sanitarian (NYHELP Program) (Public Health)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Public Health

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Public Health Sanitarian (NYHELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $50,096 (26W) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2025

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



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in the Oneida County Department of Public
Health and involves responsibility in the investigation and inspection of the non-engineering aspects of environmental
health control. The Public Health Sanitarian applies the principles of physical, biological, and social sciences for the
detection, evaluation, control, and management of those factors in the environment which influence health. The
incumbent performs under the supervision of a higher-level Public Health Sanitarian. Supervision is exercised over
subordinate technical personnel. 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 in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, environmental health,

environmental science, environmental studies, geochemistry, geology, health science, industrial hygiene,
natural science, physical science, public health, or closely related field; OR

(B) Possession of Associate’s Degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, environmental health,

environmental science, environmental studies, geochemistry, geology, health science, industrial hygiene,
natural science, physical science, public health, or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience as a
Public Health Technician or equivalent environmental health experience; OR

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four (4) years of

experience as a Public Health Technician or equivalent environmental health experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. License must remain valid

throughout appointment.
2. Appointees under qualification (A) above must satisfactorily complete a public health training course approved

by the State Health Department within two (2) years of appointment.

NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree

conferred, 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

Issued: 04/24/2025