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Job Openings

Listed below are current open positions with the City of Ithaca and Ithaca Housing Authority.

If you would like to apply for seasonal employment with the Ithaca Youth Bureau, please apply at www.ithacayouthbureau.org.

Name (click to view job description)	Application Deadline	Apply Online
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST	12/31/25
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST - PART TIME POSITION	12/31/25
AQUATIC POSITIONS AT GIAC	06/30/25
ASSISTANT CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR	12/31/25
CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR	12/31/25
CIVIL ENGINEER	12/31/25
ELECTRICIAN	12/31/25
GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT	12/31/25
GIAC PROGAM ASSISTANT - TWO POSITIONS OPEN	04/30/25
GIAC PROGRAM ASSISTANT - COOK	04/30/25
IYB - BIKE RENTAL ASSOCIATE
IYB - PSMP SEASONAL SUPPORT STAFF
IYB - RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER	12/31/25
IYB - SEASONAL LABORER - CASS PARK	12/31/25
LABORER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY	12/31/25
MAINTENANCE WORKER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY	12/31/25
MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC	12/31/25
POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY	12/31/25
POOL MAINTENANCE	06/30/25
PROPERTY MANAGER	12/31/25
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AT BELLE SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	12/31/25
SEASONAL LABORER - MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN	12/31/25
SEASONAL LABORER - RETURNING EMPLOYEES	12/31/25
SENIOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR	12/31/25
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR	09/30/25
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS	12/31/25
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR	12/31/25
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE	12/31/25

 

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.

PLEASE READ EXAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CAREFULLY.

#	Name (click to view job description)	Type	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Apply Online
85016010	ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR	OC	05/22/25	06/28/25
88834010	ELECTRICIAN	OC	05/22/25	06/28/25
70006650	FIRE LIEUTENANT	PROM	05/22/25	06/28/25
60029630	FISCAL MANAGER	OC	05/08/25	06/14/25
70014180	FISCAL MANAGER	PROM	05/08/25	06/14/25
77767010	GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPER	PROM	05/22/25	06/28/25
60892010	GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST	OC	05/22/25	06/28/25
70927010	HEAD SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC	PROM	05/08/25	06/14/25
88837010	HEAD SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC	OC	05/08/25	06/14/25
60014160	MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR EXAM NO. 60014160	OC	05/08/25	06/14/25
70006640	POLICE SERGEANT EXAM NO. 70006640	PROM	05/08/25	06/14/25

 

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

 

Youth Bureau Seasonal Staff

Name (click to view job description)	Application Deadline	Apply Online
YOUTH BUREAU - NEW HIRES TO COMPLETE FOR PAYROLL REQUIREMENT	12/31/25

 

Study Guides

Custodian Study Guide (PDF)	Police Officer Study Guide (PDF)
Entrance Level Audit and Account Clerk Series (PDF)	Senior Level Secretarial Study Guide (PDF)
Entrance Level Clerical and Library Clerk Study Guide (PDF)	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Study Guide (PDF)
Firefighter Study Guide (PDF)