Oneida County Government

New Oneida County Government Civil Service examination have been issued within the Investigator series! Senior Social Services Investigator #89-516010 (OC) Senior Social Services Investigator #72-651010 (PROM) This position involves responsibility for the supervision and investigation of complaints charging recipient or vendor fraud related to financial assistance cases, as well as, conducting internal agency investigations. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 Examination Date: May 3, 2025 Learn more and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/eYbriVyz #OneidaCounty #CivilService #Investigator #Vacancy

County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. proclaimed today Mohawk Valley Community College Soccer Day in Oneida County in recognition of the impressive achievements of the Hawks men’s and women’s soccer teams. Coaches and players from both teams were honored at our monthly Board of Legislators meeting where Mohawk Valley Community College President Randall VanWagoner was presented with a proclamation. The men’s team won the NJCAA Division III national championship in November and the women’s team finished as the national runner up. MVCC is the only NJCAA D-3 college in the nation to send both its men’s and women’s teams to the national championship tournament in each of the last two years. Oneida County is very proud of these dedicated student athletes and coaching staffs who have upheld the highest standards of collegiate athletics while representing our community on the national stage.

Congratulations to the Rome Free Academy Girls Bowling Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Section III Class A title over the weekend. The team went undefeated this year. Great work! Photo Credit-Daily Sentinel

With bird flu being in the national headlines lately, the Oneida County Health Department is offering education and safety tips and reassuring the public that the risk of human infection is low. https://lnkd.in/eMB8-Hj9

Yesterday was 211 Day in Oneida County! Thank you to Mid-York 211 and the United Way of the Mohawk Valley for all you do to help us in our times of need. County Executive Picente noted, "I am happy to proclaim today 211 Day in Oneida County for the essential role it plays in supporting our communities and connecting people to vital resources. Locally, Mid-York 211 received 4,566 calls last year from Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties, including 1,500 calls in relation to the Rome and Canastota tornadoes. We thank 211 and the United Way of the Mohawk Valley for the incredible impact they have on Oneida County during times of need."

The Oneida County Government Department of Family and Community Services have new vacancies for Disbursements Officer and Finance Administrative Officer! A Disbursement Officer would be responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing complex account keeping activities related to disbursements and accounts payable and independently performs the most important phases of such work. While a Finance Administrative Officer involves responsibility for performing a variety of accounting and business management activities related to financial management of special projects, payroll, or data processing activities for the department. Interested in learning more or applying? Please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/epcpWhFW #OneidaCounty #JoinOC #BetterTogether #Vacancy

Congratulations to the Sauquoit Valley Girls Indoor Track & Field Team for winning the Section III Class C Championship and the Remsen Boys Team for winning the Class D Championship over the weekend. Sauquoit Valley’s Jamie Allen raced to a win in the 3,000-meter run (12:20.4). Addison Lazarek grabbed victories in the triple jump (37-7) and the 55-meter dash (7.69 seconds). Katie Judway placed first in pole vault (9-9). It was the program's first sectional title. Remsen’s Ean Piaschyk won the 3,200-meter run (10:22.84) and the 1,600 meters (4:45.28). The Rams’ 4x400-meter relay of Reed Case, Preston Corn, Michael Nelson Jr and Johnathan Dickenson won in 3:54.76. In the 4x200-meter relay, Nelson, Corn, Ethan Karis and Glen LaFave darted to a winning finish (1:40.41). Other local athletes with individual victories at the championship meet were: Sauquoit Valley’s Alex Keller won the 1,000-meter run (2:46.58) and the 1,600 meters (4:37.51). Nathan Hanna threw to first place in shot put (49-11.5). Oriskany’s Jack Tagliaferri dashed to victory in the 300 meters (36.91 seconds). In the 4x200-meter relay, Tagliaferri, Jeffrey Philips, Jullian Jalowiec and David Zinicola finished first (1:39.88). Utica Notre Dame’s Christian Babiarz won the triple jump (40-.075), the long jump (20-4.5) and the 55-meter hurdles (8.65 seconds). Waterville’s Jacob Paul Hafelin tossed to a win in the shot put (40-2.25). Good luck to all athletes in the Section III state qualifier on Feb. 25! *Info and photos credited to Syracuse.com*

As we celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to take a moment to salute Oneida County's own, Everett T. Holmes, the first African-American Mayor in New York State. Holmes made history when he was elected Mayor of the Town of Bridgewater as a write-in candidate in 1974. He was the grandson of an escaped slave who came north with the Union Army after the Civil War. Everett spent his youth working on the farm and attending school. He married young and had eight children with his first wife. He had three more children with his second wife. In the 1930s Holmes, along with his siblings and children, formed a minstrel show which was presented for the benefit of many local charities. In the 1940s he began work as a farmhand in Bridgewater, ultimately buying and working his own farm. He also honed his woodworking skills which allowed him to not only build a home for his family but also serve as a "general handyman" in the area. According to a blog written about him and his election "He won because he was well-known, liked, and had a record of being active in the community." His election attracted national attention and he received commendations from many officials including President Richard M. Nixon. He served his small community for 2 terms; the first ran from 1974 to 1976 and the second from 1978 until his death in 1982. He was inducted to Oneida County History Center Hall of Fame in 2011.

The Oneida County Government Department of Public Works is looking to bring on several Laborers in both a full-time and part-time capacity! This is a manual labor position that will help with various projects around Oneida County! Interested candidates can apply within at https://lnkd.in/epcpWhFW #OneidaCounty #Vacancy #Labor