APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UP TO: APRIL 26, 2024. Currently there is one vacancy at WSWHE (BOCES). This examination is also being held to establish an eligible list to be used as vacancies may exist or occur in the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES).

SALARY: $32,000 - $43,000/year. RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Hamilton or Essex County for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the written test.

DUTIES: * The work involves the providing of entry-level technical assistance for help desk, computer, software, and peripherals in school-district networked computing environments.
* The work of this title will be overseen by higher-ranking technology related personnel.
* Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of the written test: (A)Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college with an Associates Degree in Computer Technology, Data Processing, Computer Science, Electronic Technology or related field; OR

(B)Graduation from high school or possession of a GED with at least one year of experience in providing computer support and holding at least one related industry certification (including, but not limited to A+, Cisco or Google Certification);

*NOTE: Operation of information processing equipment is defined to mean the operation of a micro-computer or mainframe terminal utilizing word processing, database management and spreadsheet software and related peripheral equipment including printer, scanner and modem.

See Job Posting on the Washington county web site for Subject of examination topics and areas of evaluation will consist of two parts: a rated evaluation of training and experience and a qualifying PC-administered test: https://www.washingtoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25936/INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTANT-BOCES-2024?bidId=

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS/BOCES: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.

It is the applicants responsibility to provide this office with any changes to their contact information. No attempt will be made to forward mail.

Applications must be received in the Civil Service office by 4:30pm on Final File date or the envelope must have USPS postmark with Final File date or prior to be accepted. Applications will NOT be accepted by drop box at any time.

WHERE TO APPLY: Obtain an Examination Application, Application Fee Waiver and Certification Form and/or Cross-File Application online at www.WashingtonCountyNY.gov, by mail or in person at the Washington County Department of Civil Service, County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER