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.
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Exam No. |
Application Deadline |
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Tompkins County |
Accountant
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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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Tompkins County Finance is looking for a mid to high level experience accounting individual to assist with the oversight of our government accounting system, maintaining our general ledger, and other number/accounting-based projects. The right candidate will have previous governmental/fund accounting experience and/or education and will have the opportunity to increase and grow their knowledge of government finance and government accounting.
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Assistant District Attorney - Level 1
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08/27/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Residency Waived
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Assistant District Attorney - Level 2
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08/27/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Residency Waived
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Assistant District Attorney - Level 3
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08/27/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Residency Waived
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Caseworker
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Caseworker - Lateral transfer opportunity
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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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Corrections Officer - Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• 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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County Administrator
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08/18/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Residency Waived
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Residency waived for applications but will be required within 6 months of appointment.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
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Environmental Health Specialist
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07/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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The Environmental Health Division of the Whole Health Department has an opening for an Environmental Health Specialist. This position will be responsible for working in multiple Environmental Health (EH) programs. It is anticipated that this position will be working in the rabies prevention program, the food service inspection program and the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA) program, in addition to other smaller EH programs. The specific work areas will depend on the skills and expertise of the applicants and could involve any EH program.
“This title is approved through NYS HELPS. No civil service exam is required for this appointment”
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Home Health-Personal Care Aide
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• 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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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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• 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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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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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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POLICE OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF-Transfer/Reinstatement Opportunity
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• 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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Special Patrol Officer
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Weigh Scale Operator
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07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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The Department of Recycling and Materials Management is seeking a Weigh Scale Operator to operate the weigh scales at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center. The incumbent will perform operational, financial, and weigh scale related duties to weigh-in and weigh-out vehicles visiting the facility. Activities include duties such as reading the weight of vehicles, collecting payments, and preparing reports. Please note that this full-time position has a 40-hour, 5-day work week, including Saturday, with scheduled hours on some non-major holidays. On-the-job training will be provided.
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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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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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LIBRARY-TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC |
Page
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• 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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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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For more information about the position contact Transportation Specialist, Lora Cavanagh at 607-844-4221
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Cleaner
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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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2nd Shift Cleaner, 3:00-11:30pm.
Position assigned to perform duties at multiple buildings in the district during their shift.
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Food Service Helper
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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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10-month position to start September 3, 2024 and is assigned to Dryden Middle/High School, Monday - Friday, 6:30am-1:30pm
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Food Service Helper
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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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10-month position to start September 3, 2024 and is assigned to Dryden Elementary School, Monday - Friday, 10:00am-1:30pm
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Senior Food Service Helper
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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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10-month position to start September 3, 2024 and is assigned to Dryden Middle/High School, Monday - Friday, 6:30am-1:30pm
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Teacher Aide
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07/28/24 4:30PM EST |
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Two positions available at Dryden Elementary School, one position available at Dryden Middle School
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SCHOOL-GROTON CENTRAL |
Bus Driver
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple positions available
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Cleaner
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple positions available
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Custodian
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple positions available
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Food Service Helper
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple positions available
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Teacher Aide
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple positions available
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SCHOOL-LANSING CENTRAL |
Bus Driver
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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Bus Driver
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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Cleaner
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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Data Processing Helper
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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Food Service Helper
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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Laborer
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Lifeguard (Part-time or Seasonal)
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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School Monitor
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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School Nurse
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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Teacher Aide
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12/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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• Continuous Recruitment
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Multiple Postions avaliable.
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SCHOOL-NEWFIELD CENTRAL |
Administrative Assistant - Level 2
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07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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School District Clerk
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08/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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The District Clerk will prepare for and attend all school board meetings as well as record and disperse minutes of various meetings. Arrange for training and conferences for BOE members, and organize and run all School Board elections and District Budget votes. Does related work as required.
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Teacher Aide
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08/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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SCHOOL-TRUMANSBURG CENTRAL |
School Monitor
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08/05/24 4:30PM EST |
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Paid sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health and Dental insurance, and in-service education opportunities
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TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
Electrician
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07/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Tompkins Cortland Community College has an opening for a full-time Electrician.
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Principal Account Clerk/Typist
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07/29/24 4:30PM EST |
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The Finance Office at Tompkins Cortland Community College has an opening for a full-time Principal Account Clerk/Typist.
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TOMPKINS-SENECA-TIOGA BOCES |
Audiometric Technician
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08/15/24 4:30PM EST |
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SALARY: $39,000 (2024-2025 base salary prorated to the amount of time working), plus additional salary credit for related experience and/or education up to 10 years. Excellent benefits available.
For more information contact David Barr at 607-257-1551 ext 5002
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Clerk
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07/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Three temporary (less than 90 day positions) APPOINTMENT PERIOD:
1 position to begin August 20, 2024 and end between 10/4/24 – 10/9/24 or longer, depending upon workload.
1 position to begin September 9, 2024 and end between 10/11/24 – 10/15/24 or longer, depending upon workload.
1 position to begin September 12, 2024 and end between 11/5/24 – 11/7/24 or longer, depending upon workload.
SALARY: $17.08 per hour (thru 8/31/24), then $17.59 (as of 9/1/24), up to 38.75 hrs per week, based on workload.
Contact Person: For further information please contact Julie Kephart at 607-257-1551 ext, 1042.
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Food Service Helper
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08/15/24 4:30PM EST |
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Positions works 20 hours a week
Monday - Friday, 8a-noon
Salary: $21,000 (2024-2025 full-time base salary to be prorated based on percentage of time worked (62%): $13,020=$17.46/hr), plus additional salary credit for approved related experience and/or education.
for more informaiton contact David Barr, ext 5002
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Health Services Coordinator
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08/15/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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08/15/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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Payroll / Accounts Payable Clerk
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07/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Salary: $37,400-$44,000
Contact: For more information contact Kymberlee Zimmer, 607-257-1551 extension 1036
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School Nurse
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08/15/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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Senior Account Clerk Typist
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07/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Start Date: August 1st or as soon as possible
Salary: $35,500 base plus additional credit for education and experience up to 10 years
Contact: For more information contact David Barr 607-257-1551 ext 5002
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Special Education Monitor
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09/02/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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09/02/24 4:30PM EST |
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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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08/01/24 4:30PM EST |
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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 |
Typist Part-time
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08/02/24 4:30PM EST |
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This is a data entry job. This is a summer job that will last for approximately six weeks.
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TOWN OF GROTON |
Motor Equipment Operator
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08/18/24 4:30PM EST |
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The Town of Groton is looking to add a full time MEO position. Applicant must posses a class A or B CDL. Duties include but are not limited to flagging, wheeled loader operation, truck driving/ snow plow operation, and manual labor. A positive attitude and willingness to work with others is a must.
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TOWN OF LANSING |
Laborer
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07/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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This is a temporary, seasonal position assisting in the Town of Lansing Parks & Recreation Dept.
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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS |
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Village of Cayuga Heights)
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09/30/24 4:30PM EST |
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VILLAGE OF DRYDEN |
Deputy Village Clerk and Treasurer
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07/31/24 4:30PM EST |
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Benefits Include paid Health insurance, NYS Retirement, Hours are 8:00-4:30pm. M-F, 12 Holidays.
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VILLAGE OF GROTON |
Electric Utility Helper
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08/07/24 4:30PM EST |
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Motor Equipment Operator
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08/12/24 4:30PM EST |
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VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG |
Police Officer (Part-time)
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Police Sergeant
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08/26/24 4:30PM EST |
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School Crossing Guard (Part-time)
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08/26/24 4:30PM EST |
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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.