Civil Service Employment Portal

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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
AQUATIC POSITIONS AT GIAC 06/30/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
ASSISTANT CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
BIKE RENTAL ASSOCIATE
CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
CONTROLLER 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
ELECTRICIAN 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
IYB - CUSTODIAL WORKER 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
IYB - PSMP SEASONAL SUPPORT STAFF
LABORER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
MAINTENANCE WORKER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
PLUMBING INSPECTOR 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
POLICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST 04/09/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
POOL MAINTENANCE 06/30/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
PROPERTY MANAGER 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - INTERAL POSTING - PERMANENT EMPLOYEES ONLY 04/07/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SEASONAL LABORER - MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SEASONAL LABORER - RETURNING EMPLOYEES 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SENIOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR 09/30/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
UTILITIES SYSTEMS LOCATION TECHNICIAN 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 12/31/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE 12/31/25 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.

PLEASE READ EXAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CAREFULLY.

# Name
(click to view job description)
Type Application Deadline Exam Date Apply Online
60032090 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EXAM NO. 60032090 OC 04/11/25 05/03/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
85016010 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR OC 05/22/25 06/28/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
88834010 ELECTRICIAN OC 05/22/25 06/28/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
60014090 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER EXAM NO. 60014090 OC 04/07/25 05/03/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
70006650 FIRE LIEUTENANT PROM 05/22/25 06/28/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
77767010 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPER PROM 05/22/25 06/28/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
60892010 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST OC 05/22/25 06/28/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
70927010 HEAD SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC PROM 05/08/25 06/14/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
88837010 HEAD SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC OC 05/08/25 06/14/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
87009010 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN EXAM NO. 87009010 OC 04/10/25 05/17/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
60014160 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR EXAM NO. 60014160 OC 05/08/25 06/14/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
70006640 POLICE SERGEANT EXAM NO. 70006640 PROM 05/08/25 06/14/25 Apply 6725ccf0b3a0a504ac015c6c4f4c2c4bfd55dd1e7b934acb62321ed90aabcfb6
60027400 SUPERVISING CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE EXAM NO. 60027400 OC 04/07/25 05/03/25 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

 

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 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)