NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Health

TITLE: Public Health Nurse

GRADE/SALARY: $59,416 (22N) plus Excellent Benefits

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under qualified nursing supervision, a public health nurse
shall plan, provide, direct, and evaluate nursing care in a variety of settings and offer instruction and guidance
in health practice for individuals and families. Supervision may be exercised over others who are assigned to
carry out the plans of care. The incumbent performs related work as required.

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

Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, AND licensure and current registration to practice as a
Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

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

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

degree conferred AND copy of license and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
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.

HOW TO APPLY: Go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps.

If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on 6th
Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed to you
by calling 315-798-5726. Completed applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to the address printed
on the top of the application.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN: Until the position is filled

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

Issued: 01/01/2023 Revised: 03/23/2023