Current Vacancy Lists
Promotional means that applications are accepted only from current Tompkins County Civil Service employees.
Open To Public means that applications are accepted from residents of Tompkins or one of the six contiguous counties: Seneca, Tioga, Cortland, Cayuga, Chemung, and Schuyler.
Residency Waived means that anyone may apply.
Applications must be completed and submitted by 4:30 p.m. on the final filing date of each posting.
Allow plenty of time to complete your first application. The information will be saved in the system and pulled forward into your subsequent applications.
The period of a vacancy posting is subject to change by the hiring authority.
Job Name (click to view job description) |
Exam No. |
Application Deadline |
Exam Date |
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Tompkins County |
Assistant District Attorney - Level 1
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NA |
08/27/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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Assistant District Attorney - Level 2
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NA |
08/27/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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Assistant District Attorney - Level 3
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NA |
08/27/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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Caseworker
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NA |
NA |
NA |
Apply |
• Continuous Recruitment
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Caseworker - Lateral transfer opportunity
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NA |
NA |
NA |
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TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a lateral transfer opportunity. In order to be eligible, you must be permanent and past probation in the title of Caseworker. Vacancies occur regularly in the title of Caseworker in the Tompkins County Social Services and Mental Health departments. Hiring managers will be viewing lateral transfer candidates on an on-going basis. Preference in appointment may be given to candidates who are eligible for lateral transfer.
Along with completing the Tompkins County electronic employment application, you must also provide a copy of: 1) your civil service roster record (shows dates of employment and civil service status), 2) the current job description, and 3) the exam announcement from the test which you received your permanent appointment. The examination that you took must be identical or substantially similar to a test that would be held for the Tompkins County position.
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Communications Specialist
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NA |
07/19/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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Community Health Nurse
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NA |
07/13/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Community Health Services is hiring for a Community Health Nurse. This position involves working in communicable disease surveillance and doing home visits for our maternal child health program. The position also involves working in our immunization clinic and rotating on-call. We welcome applicants with a desire to work in prevention-focused programs to support overall community health.
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Corrections Officer - Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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LOCATION OF POSITIONS:
New York State candidates who are eligible for transfer or reinstatement may be considered for any positions that become available in the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office. Transfer and reinstatement candidates have the same relative standing as anyone among the top three on an eligible list. Preference in appointment is not a given. It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate their eligibility by providing the documentation required.
YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE, OR HAVE BEEN, A PERMANENT COMPETITIVE CLASS NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN ORDER TO APPLY-
When applying, please provide your civil service roster record, current job description and exam announcement. Follow the link above for additional information. The Sheriff's Department - Corrections Division is currently recruiting to fill a part-time permanent Corrections Officer position and may be interested in transfer or reinstatment candidates.
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Employee Benefits/Leaves Assistant
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NA |
07/09/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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Anticipated position
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Employee Benefits/Leaves Associate
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NA |
07/09/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Anticipated position
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Home Health-Personal Care Aide
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Continuous Recruitment
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The Office for the Aging is seeking a Home Health Personal Care Aide to work with their clients receiving In-home services. Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off and holidays, flexible schedule and vehicle or paid travel time available.
Part time 20hrs a week- hire rate $20.09 -working rate $21.81
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Information Aide
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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LOCATION OF POSITIONS/VACANCIES:
This is a non-competitive (no civil service test) and a continuous recruitment opportunity for Tompkins County Departments.
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Medical Director - Mental Health
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NA |
NA |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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This position is with our Whole Health Dept.
Posted until filled
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Motor Equipment Operator
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NA |
NA |
NA |
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Full Time- Highway Department
$21.47/hour hire rate and $23.32/hr work rate after 9 months
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Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
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NA |
NA |
NA |
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• Residency Waived
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Tompkins County Mental Health has an opening for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and is looking to fill this position with a qualified applicant as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team which includes psychiatrists, therapists, community mental health nurses and rehabilitation specialists to provide excellent, comprehensive behavioral health treatment to a diverse range of individuals. An interest in community mental health and working with the severe and persistently mentally ill would be welcome. TCMH prioritizes both supervision and training and these will be provided to a successful candidate so as to support their practice in the Clinic and further career development. Candidates of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. We are an approved NHSC Loan Repayment Site.
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Ombudsman Program and Outreach Specialist
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NA |
07/03/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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This is a dynamic position that offers some flexibility and the opportunity to spend significant time in the field, interacting with residents and championing their rights.
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POLICE OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF-Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE, OR HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS, A PERMANENT COMPETITIVE CLASS POLICE OFFICER OR DEPUTY SHERIFF IN ORDER TO APPLY - When applying, please provide your civil service roster record, current job description and exam announcement.
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Security Officer
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NA |
07/12/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Security Officer - Per Diem
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NA |
NA |
NA |
Apply |
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Current vacancy located at the Department of Social Services
Posted until position is filled
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Senior Community Health Nurse
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NA |
07/13/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Tompkins County Whole Health's Community Health Services division is accepting applications for a senior community health nurse. Senior Community Health Nurses report to the Director of Community Health and supervise a team of nurses in the day-to-day operations of our programs including communicable disease surveillance, our on-site immunization clinic, maternal child home visiting program, lead poisoning prevention, rabies and HIV testing. We are looking for nurse managers with good organizational, communication and supervisory skills. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to public health/prevention work and community engagement. Tompkins County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.
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Special Patrol Officer
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT |
Hiring managers from all agencies under the Tompkins County Civil Service jurisdiction will be selecting candidates for their positions through these postings. This includes all county departments, towns, villages, school districts and special districts (TC3, Library, TCS & WCD, SCLIWC). NOT the City of Ithaca. When you apply please complete the check box sections on the last screen that asks where you would like to work (All Agencies, Specific Agencies...) and a preferred type of employment (No Preference, Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary and Substitute). That will enable the hiring authorities to view your application when they use the sort features that are attached to those choices.
According to Tompkins County and New York State Civil Service jurisdiction these positions are classified as Labor or Non-competitive and do not have examinations. Agencies using these postings require a continuous, readily available pool of candidates. |
Police Officer (Part-time)
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Continuous Recruitment
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LIBRARY-TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC |
Page
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NA |
NA |
NA |
Apply |
• Continuous Recruitment
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For more information on working at TCPL, please visit: tcpl.org/get-involved/library-employment
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SCHOOL-DRYDEN CENTRAL |
Automotive Mechanic
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NA |
07/07/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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For more information about the position contact our Transportation Specialist, Lora Cavanagh at 607-844-4221
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SCHOOL-LANSING CENTRAL |
Laborer
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NA |
12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Continuous Recruitment
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SCHOOL-NEWFIELD CENTRAL |
Administrative Assistant - Level 2
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NA |
07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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This is for a position in the High School working directly for the NCSD High School Principal
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Cleaner
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NA |
07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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To perform a variety of cleaning duties including classrooms, offices, conference rooms, hallways, and cafes. Also to set up and break down for athletic events. This is an evening position which includes a 5% shift differential
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Teacher Aide
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NA |
08/30/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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SCHOOL-TRUMANSBURG CENTRAL |
Food Service Helper
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NA |
07/14/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Paid sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health and Dental insurance, and in-service education opportunities.
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School Business Executive
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NA |
07/05/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
Electrician
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NA |
07/08/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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TOMPKINS-SENECA-TIOGA BOCES |
Audiologist
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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For more information contact David Barr at 607-257-1551 ext. 5002
Salary is $54,000 plus additional for education, experience and grad credits. Excellent Benefits
This is a 10-month position that follows the school calendar.
RESIDENCY WAIVED for this position
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Cleaner
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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This is a 2nd shift position 3:00pm - 10:45pm.
For more information contact Alwyn John 607-257-1551 ext 6001
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Head Mechanic
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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• Residency Waived
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Position to start as soon as possible and will be posted until filled.
Salary Range $44,200-$52,000. Excellent benefits and paid time off.
For more information contact Alwyn John at 607-257-1551 ext 6001
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Health Services Coordinator
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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• Residency Waived
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For more information contact Joe Palladino, jpalladino@tstboces.org
Salary Range is $63,750-$70,000
Position to start 7/1/24
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JOB COACH
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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For more information contact Delmer Padgett, 607-257-1551 ext 2002.
This is a 10-month position starting September 3, 2024, Position will be posted until filled
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School Nurse
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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• Residency Waived
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For more information contact Delmer Padgett ext. 2002 Position works 10 months, 7.25 hours/day Salary Range $42,819-$50,375
This is a Clinical Assistant RN position working in the classroom with students
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Special Education Monitor
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NA |
09/02/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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For more information contact Belinda Adams ext. 5006.
All positions start September 3rd and continue until all are filled (up to 7 positions available)
$30,000 ($24.95/hr) base salary (32.5 hrs/week) with additional salary credit for relative experience (up to 10 years) and education. Will be posted until all positions are filled.
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Teacher Aide
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NA |
09/02/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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For more information contact Cheryl Button (ext. 5004) or Belinda Adams (ext. 5006.
All positions start September 3rd and continue until all are filled (up to 13 positions available)
$21,000 ($17.46/hr) base salary (32.5 hrs/week) with additional salary credit for relative experience (up to 10 years) and education. Will be posted until all positions are filled.
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TOWN OF CAROLINE |
Zoning/Code/Fire Enforcement Officer
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NA |
08/01/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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benefits include health insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal time. Also serves as the Town's Stormwater Management Officer.
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TOWN OF DANBY |
Motor Equipment Operator
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NA |
07/05/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Typist Part-time
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NA |
07/05/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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This job entails attending and taking notes at monthly meetings of the Town of Danby's Conservation Advisory Committee. The job will be to prepare written minutes of the meetings. Meetings are held in the evenings.
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TOWN OF ITHACA |
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
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NA |
07/15/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
• Residency Waived
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Director of Engineering oversees and manages the Engineering Department, which is located at Public Works Facility, 114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca. Director is responsible for providing professional engineering advice to the Town Board and oversees the infrastructure capital improvement plan, SWPPPlan administration and manages the work of 6 staff.
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TOWN OF LANSING |
Laborer
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NA |
07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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This is a temporary, seasonal position assisting in the Town of Lansing Parks & Recreation Dept.
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Lifeguard (Part-time or Seasonal)
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NA |
07/12/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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This is a temporary position assisting with the Town of Lansing Day Camp programs.
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Recreation Assistant
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NA |
07/12/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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This is a temporary position assisting with the Town of Lansing Day Camp programs.
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TOWN OF ULYSSES |
DEPUTY TOWN SUPERVISOR - VARIOUS TOWNS
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NA |
07/26/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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The Town of Ulysses provides a dynamic range of services to our constituents as well as investing in and safeguarding the Town’s assets. The position will work very closely with the Town Supervisor and Town Bookkeeper, and be primarily involved in administrative support for the Supervisors’ Office. This includes project management, procurement, and budgetary processes, with other opportunities and duties as new needs emerge. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, administrative and communication skills; has experience managing data and/or budgets; and is detail oriented. Training can be provided to complement existing skills or build new ones. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Recreation Assistant
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NA |
07/03/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
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The Recreation Assistant will work for the Town of Ulysses summer camp program. Scheduled hours are between 8:00am and 5:00pm - exact schedules will vary. Camp operates from July 1 through August 9th. Training in CPR/AED and First Aid is mandatory, as is participation in Camp Orientation.
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VILLAGE OF GROTON |
Clerk (part-time)
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NA |
07/05/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Electric Utility Helper
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NA |
08/07/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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Motor Equipment Operator
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NA |
08/12/24 4:30PM EST |
NA |
Apply |
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VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG |
Police Officer (Part-time)
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NA |
NA |
NA |
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Pursuant to Civil Service Law, Sections 51-2, this vacancy list will serve as notification of the County's intent to conduct open-competitive examinations for the competitive titles mentioned above. The Commissioner of Personnel reserves the right to hear 51-3 appeals, evaluate promotional fields and hold promotional examinations instead of open-competitive examinations. RESIDENCY: Unless residency has been waived we will only accept applications from residents of Tompkins or one of the six contiguous counties; Seneca, Tioga, Cortland, Cayuga, Chemung and Schuyler.