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The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency assists Veterans and their families with securing earned benefits and services through quality customer service and advocacy. The Agency is staffed by Accredited Service Officers to assist in filing claims for Federal VA benefits which include:
• Disability Compensation
• Pension
• Health Care
• Education and Training
• Home Loan
• Burial and Memorial
• Dependents and Survivors
• Agency staff also provides additional services including:
• Transition Assistance
• Homeless Outreach – Housing Assistance
• Van Transportation to Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany
• Military Records and Medals Requests
• Outside agency connections and referrals
• Employment connections and referrals to resources The

We are hiring Case Workers and a Social Welfare Examiner to be part of our Department of Social Services team! These titles have been approved under the NYS Civil Service HELP Program, which means the exam requirements have been temporarily waived through December of 2024. To learn more and apply, please visit our Career Opportunities section.

Civil Service FAQ

The New York State Constitution and NYS Civil Service Law states that public employees must be hired for jobs on the basis of their “merit and fitness”.  In practical terms, “merit and fitness” means the filling of most positions based on the results of a competitive examination.

The Saratoga County Department of Human Resources Civil Service Division for the administration of  is responsible for hiring candidates that meet the requirements of merit and fitness as mandated by NYS Civil Service Law. The Department of Human Resources oversees Civil Service hiring for all Saratoga County

The Director of Human Resources is the chief labor relations officer for Saratoga County, assisted by the Deputy Director and other Human Resources staff as needed. Saratoga County is committed to providing exceptional service to our community, which can only be achieved by our hard-working employees. The goal of labor relations is to promote cooperative relations between Saratoga County and its employees, and to protect the public by assuring the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of government. This is accomplished through working collaboratively to foster positive working relationships between labor and management, and to affirm the value of the

How to Apply

To apply for employment and/or exam opportunities with the County of Saratoga, follow these steps:

1. You may click on the application link provided for each employment/exam opportunity. Applications are also available to download online. Hardcopy applications are available in the Human Resources Office.
2. Be sure to complete all sections of the application in detail, even if you elect to attach a resumé to your application form.
3. Review residency requirements, if any, as listed in each exam announcement and/or employment opportunity.
4. Be sure to include your digital signature if filing online,

   

The Department of Human Resources is responsible for:

Human Resources
The Department prepares personnel policies and procedures, conducts County orientation, New York State Retirement Seminars, and other human resource training for Saratoga County employees.  This Department also administers employee and retiree health insurance programs, Deferred Compensation, Disability Insurance, and other personnel functions such as attracting and recruiting of new employees.

Recruitment
The Saratoga County Human Resources Department accepts applications for employment and/or Civil Service examinations for Saratoga County employees. We also provide civil service administration for participating Towns, Villages, School Districts, and Special Districts within Saratoga County.

Labor Relations
The Department negotiates and administers the County’s

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Saratoga County Welcomes National Speaker Stephen Hill to Area Schools to Talk about Addiction
October 31, 2023

Presentations made possible as part of Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Commitment to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic Through Prevention, Education, Treatment, and Response Efforts

BALLSTON SPA, NY – Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. today announced the Board is providing area high schools with a special presentation by renowned national speaker, Stephen Hill. Hill will share his personal story of addiction and redemption with students at Ballston Spa, Corinth, Saratoga Springs, and

Saratoga County to Hold Free Narcan Training & Distribution in Ballston Spa
April 26, 2023

BALLSTON SPA, NY – Saratoga County will hold free Narcan training and distribution events this week at the Saratoga County Office Complex in Ballston Spa on Wednesday and Thursday and at the Public Safety Building in Ballston Spa on Friday.

Narcan Distribution Events this week:

•TODAY, Wednesday, April 26th from 2PM to 4PM at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa (Saratoga County Office Complex)

•Thursday, April 27th from 11AM to 3PM at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa (Saratoga County Office Complex)

•Friday,