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.

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.

Employment and Training Assistant

The Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Employment and Training Assistant. Responsibilities include; information gathering, conducting initial interviews with, and verifying eligibility of participants, counseling, job development, and monitoring of sub-grantees. Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

Salary Range: $21.82 - $26.79 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

A)  Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; or

B)  Two years of experience in job development, personnel counseling, or placement in an Employment and Training, community action, or similar agency dealing with the employment and training of economically disadvantaged, minority, handicapped, or low income persons; 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 or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applications will be May 24, 2024.

Apply online on our Employment Portal:

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

Or send a paper application and resume to:

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