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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) |
Department | Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST - PART TIME POSITION | CITY CHAMBERLAIN | 12/31/25 |
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| ASSISTANT CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | DPW - WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | 12/31/25 |
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| BIKE RENTAL ASSOCIATE | YOUTH BUREAU | ||
| CAROUSEL OPERATOR | DPW | 07/10/25 |
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| CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | DPW - WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | 12/31/25 |
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| CIVIL ENGINEER | DPW | 12/31/25 |
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| DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF | POLICE | 07/11/25 |
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| ELECTRICIAN | DPW | 12/31/25 |
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| GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT | GIAC | 12/31/25 |
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| LABORER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| MAINTENANCE WORKER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC | DPW | 12/31/25 |
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| POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY | POLICE | 12/31/25 |
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| PROPERTY MANAGER | ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| PSMP SEASONAL SUPPORT STAFF | YOUTH BUREAU | ||
| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AT BELLE SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | DPW | 07/31/25 |
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| SEASONAL LABORER - CASS PARK | YOUTH BUREAU | 12/31/25 |
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| SEASONAL LABORER - HIGHWAYS | DPW | 12/31/25 |
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| SEASONAL LABORER - RETURNING EMPLOYEES | DPW | 12/31/25 |
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| SENIOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | DPW - WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | 12/31/25 |
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| SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR | GIAC | 09/30/25 |
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| WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | DPW - WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | 12/31/25 |
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| YOUTH MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER | GIAC | 07/11/25 |
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| YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | YOUTH BUREAU | 07/07/25 |
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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.
PLEASE READ EXAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CAREFULLY.
| # | Name (click to view job description) |
Type | Application Deadline | Exam Date | Apply Online |
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| 60040490 | POLICE OFFICER EXAM NO. 60040490 | OC | 07/31/25 | 09/20/25 |
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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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Youth Bureau Seasonal Staff
| Name (click to view job description) |
Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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| YOUTH BUREAU - NEW HIRES TO COMPLETE FOR PAYROLL REQUIREMENT | 12/31/25 |
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