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	Apply Online
Tompkins County
Account Clerk Typist	NA	12/12/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Community Health Nurse	NA	NA	NA	Apply

Tompkins County Health Dept Community Health Services Division Full-time, 35hrs a week/$33.01 hire rate; $35.84 work rate The Community Health Nurse will be part of a dynamic team focused primarily on communicable disease surveillance and management, responsible for investigating 60+ reportable diseases in humans residing in Tompkins County (for example Hepatitis A, Measles, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis) and responding to an outbreak when it occurs. This position will include working at immunization clinics at the Health Department and in the community, as well as education related to the transmission, testing, treatment, and prevention of communicable disease to affected persons and the general public. Training will be provided. Tompkins County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.
Community Mental Health Nurse	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment • Residency Waived
Corrections Officer - Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment • Residency Waived
New employees who transfer from other jurisdictions to the same or comparable title and new employees who have one or more years of experience in the same or comparable title from previous employment, if they have completed mandatory training, the new employee may be hired at an appropriate point above minimum as determined by the Tompkins County Sheriff. YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE, OR HAVE BEEN, A PERMANENT COMPETITIVE CLASS NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN ORDER TO APPLY-
Data Analyst (Promotional)	NA	12/30/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Candidate must have previously or currently held the position of Emergency Services Dispatcher for three (3) years or more.
Elections Clerk	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Elections Worker	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Manager	NA	12/30/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
Home Health-Personal Care Aide	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
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
Information Aide	NA	12/31/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Medical Director - Mental Health	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
Microcomputer Specialist	NA	12/31/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Motor Equipment Operator	NA	01/02/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Upon successful completion of the 9 month training period, an employee will move to the Working Rate, currently $22.86/hour for a Motor Equipment Operator.
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
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.
POLICE OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF-Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity	NA	12/31/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
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.
Project Manager II - Facilities	NA	01/31/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Hire rate $33.01 after 9 months working rate-$35.84
Registered Professional Nurse	NA	NA	NA	Apply

As part of Tompkins County’s well-established ‘Alternatives to Incarceration’ initiative, the Department of Social Services is seeking a State-certified Registered Nurse for a Permanent appointment to a position evaluating individuals for possible alcohol and substance abuse or dependency and, where appropriate, making referrals for treatment and facilitating access to same. This position has a high degree of autonomy and independence in managing work schedule and tasks and provides a unique opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills in assisting clients with their recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) in a service rich environment. The work combines a hybrid of time in the office, in the field and in virtual meetings. This is a dynamic position that entails diverse and daily interactions and communication with a wide variety of professionals including SUD treatment staff, caseworkers, probation officers, attorneys, judges, as well as health department and hospital staff. Posted Until Filled
Security Officer - Per Diem	NA	12/16/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Senior Caseworker (Promotional)	NA	12/21/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

This opportunity is for DSS Caseworkers that meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Workforce Development Associate	NA	12/18/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
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.
Audio-Visual Aide	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Bus Driver	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Cleaner	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Lansing schools looking for part- time and full-time cleaners all shifts $15/hour
Cook	NA	NA	NA	Apply
Open To Public • Continuous Recruitment
Data Processing Helper	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Food Service Helper	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Lansing Schools looking for FSH for 3+hours/day
Information Aide	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Laborer	NA	NA	NA	Apply
Open To Public • Continuous Recruitment
MUSIC DEPARTMENT ACCOMPANIST	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Page	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Police Officer (Part-time)	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Project Assistant	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment • Residency Waived
Registered Professional Nurse	NA	NA	NA	Apply
Open To Public • Continuous Recruitment • Residency Waived
School Bus Attendant	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
School Chauffeur	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
School Monitor	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
School Nurse	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment • Residency Waived
Teacher Aide	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
Lansing looking to fill several positions, competitive benefit package available
Teacher Aide/Bus Driver	NA	NA	NA	Apply
Open To Public • Continuous Recruitment
SCHOOL-DRYDEN CENTRAL
Cleaner	NA	12/10/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Dryden Elementary School
Lifeguard (Part-time or Seasonal)	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
School Nurse	NA	05/01/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

We are looking to hire Substitute School Nurses for the 2022-2023 school year. The current rate is $100/day.
Teacher Aide	NA	12/31/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

SCHOOL-GROTON CENTRAL
Building Maintenance Worker (Plumber/Steamfitter)	NA	12/23/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Cleaner	NA	12/23/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

SCHOOL-LANSING CENTRAL
Lifeguard (Part-time or Seasonal)	NA	NA	NA	Apply
• Continuous Recruitment
SCHOOL-NEWFIELD CENTRAL
Cleaner	NA	01/30/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist	NA	12/12/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

This is a community-service position involving responsibility for overseeing the Primary Project, afterschool child care program and Pre-K thru K Summer Camp, which includes recruiting, scheduling and supervising staff, planning and conducting activities, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and coordinating all functions of the programs.
Food Service Helper	NA	01/30/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Looking for someone that would like to work full-time in the school kitchen. Duties include serving students, clean up, dishes, sweeping, and food preparation. Other duties as needed. No experience is necessary but helpful.
Teacher Aide	NA	06/30/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Teacher aides assist classroom teachers by performing non-teaching duties. Duties may include, but are not limited to: managing records and materials; supervise students and perform non-instructional services; and attend to the physical needs or students and/or assist students that have special needs. Potential support in 12:1:1 classroom setting.
SCHOOL-TRUMANSBURG CENTRAL
Automotive Mechanic	NA	12/19/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health & Dental (BC&BS) Insurance, and in-service education opportunities
Cleaner	NA	12/19/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health & Dental (BC&BS) Insurance, and in-service education opportunities
Local Area Network Support Specialist	NA	12/19/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health & Dental (BC&BS) Insurance, and in-service education opportunities
School Monitor	NA	12/20/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

3 Positions Available Paid sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health and Dental insurance, and in-service education opportunities!
TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Campus Peace Officer	NA	NA	NA	Apply

Campus Peace Officer	NA	NA	NA	Apply

Tompkins Cortland Community College has an opening for a part-time Campus Peace Officer. Preference in appointment may be given to those applicants who have successfully completed the New York State MPTC basic course for police and still hold active police or peace officer status.
TOMPKINS-SENECA-TIOGA BOCES
Clerk (part-time)	NA	12/15/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

This is an anticipated opening to start in January 2023 SALARY: $16.58 per hour. Contact Person: For further information, please contact David Barr at 607-257-1551 ext. 5002
Community Health Educator - TST BOCES	NA	01/03/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

START DATE: January 16, 2023 This is a 10-month position. HIRING RANGE: $28,050.00 - $33,000.00 Excellent benefits are available. CONTACT PERSON: For further information, please contact Brandi Remington, 607-257-1551 at x1015
Special Education Monitor	NA	01/03/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Posted until filled $26,101.00 with additional salary credit (up to 10 yrs) for prior experience and/or education. Excellent Benefits
Teacher Aide	NA	01/03/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

START DATE: September 1, 2022 and ongoing until all positions are filled SALARY: $19,284.00 (2022-2023 full-time base salary) with additional salary credit for related experience and/or education. Excellent benefits are available. Contact Person: For further information, please contact Cheryl Button at 607-257-1551 ext. 5004 of Belinda Adams at 607-257-1551 ext. 5006
TOWN OF ENFIELD
Heavy Equipment Operator	NA	12/30/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Motor Equipment Operator	NA	12/30/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

TOWN OF GROTON
Cleaner	NA	12/23/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

The Town of Groton is looking for custodial and maintenance worker for the town building and grounds. Scope of work will include cleaning of bathrooms, Town Hall, courts, clerks office, cleaning of the sidewalk in the winter, a small amount of lawn mowing, and light maintenance of the Town Building. Hours can be flexible.
Laborer	NA	12/09/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

The Town of Groton is looking for a motivated individual looking to advance. Requirements include upholding a clean drive'rs licenses, with willingness to advance to a CDL class licenses. Good attitude and work ethic is a must to fit in with a skilled and positive team.
TOWN OF ITHACA
Civil Engineer - Town of Ithaca	NA	01/04/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
This is a new position which may work on cross departmental projects for Engineering and Public Works Departments.
Code Safety Inspector	NA	01/04/23 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply
• Residency Waived
Residency is waived for recruitment. This is a new position which is responsible for inspecting construction for compliance with Multiple Residence Law, Town Zoning Code, NYS Uniform Code and NYS Uniform Fire and Prevention and Building Code.
VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG
Laborer	NA	12/31/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

School Crossing Guard (Part-time)	NA	12/31/22 4:30PM EST	NA	Apply

Posted until filled. Currently seeking after-school shift.

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.

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