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Job Openings

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Application Deadline Apply Online
APPLY HERE FOR A MILITARY MAKE UP EXAM 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
AQUATIC POSITIONS AT GIAC 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
ASSISTANT PLANNER 06/14/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER - STREETS AND FACILITIES DIVISION 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
CONTROLLER 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
GIAC AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION ATTENDANT 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
INTERN 06/09/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
PLANNER 06/14/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
PLANNER - TEMPORARY POSITION 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
POOL MAINTENANCE STAFF 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SEASONAL LABORER - HIGHWAYS AND SIGN SHOP 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SEASONAL LABORER - NEWMAN GOLF COURSE AND STEWART PARK 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SENIOR PLANNER 06/14/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
TREE TRIMMER 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
YOUTH BUREAU - NEWLY HIRED SEASONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
YOUTH BUREAU - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT - NEW APPLICANTS 12/31/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6

 

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
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Type Application Deadline Exam Date Apply Online
68-106 POLICE OFFICER EXAM NO. 68-106 OC 08/04/23 09/09/23 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6

 

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
998-01 ACCOUNT CLERK N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
998-02 ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
996-01 CUSTODIAN N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
996-02 CUSTODIAN - PROMOTIONAL EXAM (ICSD EMPLOYEES ONLY) N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
823-01 LIBRARY CLERK N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
026-03 SCHOOL SECRETARY N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
026-04 SCHOOL SECRETARY - PROMOTIONAL EXAM (ICSD EMPLOYEES ONLY) N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
026-05 SENIOR TYPIST N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
026-06 SENIOR TYPIST - PROMOTIONAL EXAM (ICSD EMPLOYEES ONLY) N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
823-02 TYPIST N/A N/A Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6

 

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)