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Job Openings
| Name (click to view job description) |
Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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| ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY | 12/31/25 |
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| ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER | 01/22/25 |
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| CIVIL ENGINEER | 12/31/25 |
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| ELECTRICIAN | 12/31/25 |
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| FISCAL MANAGER | 01/22/25 |
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| GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT | 12/31/25 |
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| LABORER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| MAINTENANCE WORKER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| OFFICE ASSISTANT | 12/31/25 |
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| PLUMBING INSPECTOR | 12/31/25 |
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| POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY | 12/31/25 |
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| PROPERTY MANAGER | 12/31/25 |
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| STOCK ROOM MANAGER | 12/31/25 |
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| UTILITIES SYSTEMS LOCATION TECHNICIAN | 12/31/25 |
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| YOUTH BUREAU - NEWLY HIRED SEASONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY | 12/31/25 |
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| YOUTH BUREAU - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT - NEW APPLICANTS | 12/31/25 |
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Upcoming Civil Service Exams
The civil service examination for each position is unique to the position. The examination announcements listed below provide information regarding the examinations that are currently available. If after reading an examination announcement, you are interested in applying for an examination, please apply online, download a job application or contact us at 607-274-6539 or email to request an application.
PLEASE READ EXAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CAREFULLY.
| # | Name (click to view job description) |
Type | Application Deadline | Exam Date | Apply Online |
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| 89513010 | ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER EXAM NO. 89513010 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 72521010 | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES NCP EXAM NO. 72521010 | PROM | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 70006630 | ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF EXAM NO. 70006630 | PROM | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 60002750 | CIVIL ENGINEER EXAM NO. 60002750 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 70006620 | DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF - TYPE C PROMOTIONAL EXAM NO. 7006620 | PROM | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 86862010 | EQUITY TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST EXAM NO. 86862010 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 60014100 | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT EXAM NO. 60014100 | OC | 01/23/25 | 03/01/25 |
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| 60014080 | FIREFIGHTER EXAM NO. 60014080 | OC | 01/23/25 | 03/01/25 |
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| 60014120 | HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST EXAM NO. 60014120 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 60001740 | MICROCOMPUTER TECHNICIAN EXAM NO. 60001740 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 60014140 | STOCK ROOM MANAGER EXAM NO. 60014140 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 60002760 | WATER METER TECHNICIAN EXAM NO. 60002760 | OC | 01/23/25 | 03/01/25 |
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Continuous Recruitment Exams
We continuously accept applications for these exams. Multiple exam dates are offered throughout the year. Continuous recruitment exams may also be scheduled by appointment by contacting the Human Resources Department at 607-274-6539 or email.
| # | Name (click to view job description) |
Application Deadline | Exam Date | Apply Online |
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