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Job Openings
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Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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| ASSISTANT CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | 12/31/25 |
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| ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER | 12/31/25 |
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| BIKE RENTAL ASSOCIATE | ||
| CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | 12/31/25 |
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| CIVIL ENGINEER | 12/31/25 |
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| CONTROLLER | 12/31/25 |
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| ELECTRICIAN | 12/31/25 |
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| GIAC - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT | 12/31/25 |
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| IYB - PSMP SEASONAL SUPPORT STAFF | ||
| LABORER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| MAINTENANCE WORKER - ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY | 12/31/25 |
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| MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC | 12/31/25 |
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| OFFICE ASSISTANT | 12/31/25 |
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| PLUMBING INSPECTOR | 12/31/25 |
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| POLICE OFFICER - TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY | 12/31/25 |
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| PROPERTY MANAGER | 12/31/25 |
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| SENIOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | 12/31/25 |
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| STOCK ROOM MANAGER | 12/31/25 |
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| SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | 12/31/25 |
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| UTILITIES SYSTEMS LOCATION TECHNICIAN | 12/31/25 |
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| WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR | 12/31/25 |
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| WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE | 12/31/25 |
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| YOUTH BUREAU - NEW HIRES TO COMPLETE FOR PAYROLL REQUIREMENT | 12/31/25 |
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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. 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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| 60001790 | ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR EXAM NO. 60001790 | OC | 02/27/25 | 05/03/25 |
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| 70000820 | ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR NCP EXAM NO. 70000820 | PROM | 03/27/25 | 05/03/25 |
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| 70006630 | ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF PROMOTIONAL EXAM NO. 70006630 | PROM | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 86862010 | EQUITY TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST EXAM NO. 86862010 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 7377010 | EXECUTIVE CHEF NCP EXAM NO. 7377010 | PROM | 03/27/25 | 05/03/25 |
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| 89345010 | HEAD BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC EXAM NO. 89345010 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 70356010 | HEAD BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC PROMOTIONAL EXAM NO. 70356010 | PROM | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 60014120 | HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST EXAM NO. 60014120 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 23857020 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER NCP EXAM NO. 23857020 | PROM | 02/28/25 | 03/03/25 |
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| 60026910 | ITHACA COMMONS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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| 87009010 | LABORATORY TECHNICIAN EXAM NO. 87009010 | OC | 04/10/25 | 05/17/25 |
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| 60023130 | POLICE OFFICER | OC | 03/27/25 | 05/03/25 |
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| 73798010 | SCHOOL LUNCH SPECIALIST NCP EXAM NO. 73798010 | PROM | 03/27/25 | 05/03/25 |
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| 60014140 | STOCK ROOM MANAGER EXAM NO. 60014140 | OC | 02/27/25 | 04/05/25 |
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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.
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Application Deadline | Exam Date | Apply Online |
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Youth Bureau Recreation Attendant
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Application Deadline | Apply Online |
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