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Job Openings
Name (click to view job description) |
Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST | 01/05/24 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR | 12/13/23 |
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APPLY HERE FOR A MILITARY MAKE UP EXAM | 12/31/24 |
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY | 12/31/23 |
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CASS PARK RINK - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT | 12/31/23 | |
CRIME ANALYST | 12/31/23 |
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DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF | 12/31/23 |
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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | ||
GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT | 12/31/23 |
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GIAC AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION ATTENDANT | 12/31/23 |
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MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC | 12/14/23 |
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POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY | 12/31/24 |
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POLICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST | 12/13/23 |
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WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE | 12/21/23 |
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YOUTH BUREAU - NEWLY HIRED SEASONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY | 12/31/24 |
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YOUTH BUREAU - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT - NEW APPLICANTS | 12/31/24 |
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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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85-937 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST EXAM NO. 85-937 | OC | 01/05/24 | 02/10/24 | ![]() |
85-938 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST TRAINEE EXAM NO. 85-938 | OC | 01/05/24 | 02/10/24 | ![]() |
66-884 | CODE INSPECTOR EXAM NO. 66-884 | OC | 12/12/23 | 01/13/24 | ![]() |
74-209 | DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT | PROM | 12/12/23 | 01/13/24 | ![]() |
85-537 | FIREFIGHTER EXAM NO. 85-537 | OC | 12/12/23 | 01/13/24 | ![]() |
65-115 | HOUSING INSPECTOR EXAM NO. 65-115 | OC | 12/12/23 | 01/13/24 | ![]() |
78-334 | SENIOR CODE INSPECTOR EXAM NO. 78-334 | PROM | 12/12/23 | 01/13/24 | ![]() |
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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823-01 | LIBRARY CLERK | N/A | N/A |
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026-03 | SCHOOL SECRETARY | N/A | N/A |
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026-04 | SCHOOL SECRETARY - PROMOTIONAL EXAM (ICSD EMPLOYEES ONLY) | N/A | N/A |
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026-05 | SENIOR TYPIST | N/A | N/A |
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026-06 | SENIOR TYPIST - PROMOTIONAL EXAM (ICSD EMPLOYEES ONLY) | N/A | N/A |
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823-02 | TYPIST | N/A | N/A |
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