ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office. Provides legal defense and counsel to indigent individuals in criminal and family courts. Must have the ability to work collaboratively with our clients, other lawyers, social workers and local law enforcement officials. License to practice law in New York State required.

*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

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit resume, License to practice Law in New York State, writing sample, three letters of reference and copy of valid driver’s license with application.

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.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (Part-time)

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to become a member of a friendly multi-disciplinary team of over 30 caring clinicians dedicated to providing quality care to patients in their home.  Physical Therapist is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.

Salary: $32.72 per hour. EOE

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Apply online on our Civil Service Employment Portal:

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

Or send an application and resume to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,

175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

Jefferson County Public Health Service is seeking a Part-Time Speech Therapist to become a Member of a friendly multi-disciplinary team of over 50 caring clinicians dedicated to providing quality care to patients in their home.  The position involves responsibility for providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of language, voice, and speech disorders.

Job Qualifications:  Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Speech Therapist or Speech Pathologist.

Salary: $29.93/hr.  Apply at: Jefferson County Department of Human Resources, County Office Bldg., 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601, or at https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps EOE

SENIOR PLANNER

The Jefferson County Department of Planning is seeking a qualified person to fill a senior-level position.  Responsibilities include:  providing oversight for County-level planning, development, and housing programs, and conducting comprehensive land use planning and development activities in local communities. Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Salary Range: $33.88 - $43.44 per hour. (2024 rate)

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• And more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

(A)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master's degree and two years of experience in municipal, community, regional, environmental or transportation planning; OR

(B)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in (A) above; OR

(C)       An equivalent combination of experience and training as outlined in (A), and (B) above.

NOTE:  Candidates will be required to submit a college transcript with their application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

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.