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ONTARIO COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER - ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

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Ontario County (Department Of Human Resources)

Canandaigua, NY (In Person)

$112,049 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Job Description

Ontario County Department of Human Resources 3019 County Complex Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.ontariocountyny.gov ~ ~ (585) 396-4465

Vision:

A vibrant community where every citizen has the opportunity to be healthy, safe and successful

Mission:

Provide strategic and responsive public services that are fiscally responsible and sensitive to the diverse and changing needs of our community

JOB OPENING NOTICE JOB POSTING

#: _ 26-054_________

POSTING DATE

•:

FROM:

_6/17/26_

TO:

_7/15/26 _____

JOB TITLE

Assistant Public Defender_______________________________________________ 2026

RATE OF PAY:

2026 Step 1 pay is $102,799/year. Experienced Asst Public Defender 2026 salary Step 1 is $121,299/year. Adjustment up to Step 4 may be made based on experience & approval of the Board of Supervisors ______________________________________________

LOCATION

Ontario County Public Defender's Office __________________________________

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AS SHOWN ON JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS

County Values:

All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County's shared values and behaviors to achieve the County's Vision and Mission.

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APPLICATION

DEADLINE / LAST FILING DATE

•: _until filled_ • Last filing date established for an announced exam always supersedes posting date.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be received through the Ontario County Civil Service Employment Portal. Ontario County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, offers equal opportunities for all qualified applicants with no discrimination as to age, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disabilities or, in certain circumstances pursuant to Executive Law 296, conviction record. Any person with a disability requesting reasonable accommodations in order to participate in examinations will be accommodated.