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Job Openings
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Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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| APPLY HERE FOR A MILITARY MAKE UP EXAM | 12/31/24 |
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| ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY | 12/31/24 |
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| CIVIL ENGINEER | 12/31/24 |
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| ELECTRICIAN | 12/31/24 |
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| GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT | 12/31/24 |
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| LABORER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/24 |
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| MAINTENANCE WORKER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/24 |
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| PLUMBING INSPECTOR | 12/31/24 |
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| POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY | 12/31/24 |
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| PROPERTY MANAGER | 12/31/24 |
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| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD | 12/31/24 |
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| STOCK ROOM MANAGER | 12/31/24 |
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| UTILITIES SYSTEMS LOCATION TECHNICIAN | 12/31/24 |
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| WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE | 12/31/24 |
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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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| 89513010 | ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER EXAM NO. 89513010 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 72521 | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES NCP EXAM NO. 72521010 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 60002750 | CIVIL ENGINEER EXAM NO. 60002750 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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| 60014080 | FIREFIGHTER EXAM NO. 60014080 | OC | 01/23/25 | 03/01/25 |
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| 60001740 | MICROCOMPUTER TECHNICIAN EXAM NO. 60001740 | OC | 02/06/25 | 03/15/25 |
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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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