This opening is with the Department of Social Services. This title is approved under NYS HELPS. No exam is required. 

This position is with the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office. 

The Department of Emergency Response is seeking 2 qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee. This position is responsible for receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching appropriate emergency resources, monitoring communications systems, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced public safety environment.

Successful candidates will be onboarded September 14, 2026.

This position is being filled under New York State's Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program. Qualified candidates may be appointed without taking a Civil Service examination. Employees appointed through the HELP Program may be eligible for permanent appointment upon meeting Civil Service and program requirements.

Work Schedule

During the training phase of employment, hours of work will vary and may include daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours as necessary to provide comprehensive training and evaluation.

Upon successful completion of training, employees will be assigned to a 12-hour shift schedule as part of a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week emergency communications operation. Shift assignments include nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as operational needs require.

Applicants should understand that this is not a traditional Monday–Friday office position and must be available to work a variety of shifts to support continuous public safety operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Emergency Services Dispatchers are responsible for receiving, processing, and entering critical information that directly impacts emergency response operations. Successful candidates will possess and demonstrate:

•              Excellent communication and customer service skills

•              The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with callers, responders, and partner agencies

•              Strong spelling, grammar, keyboarding, and computer skills

•              The ability to accurately enter, verify, and update information while managing multiple tasks simultaneously

•              Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

•              Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

•              The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

•              The ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment and handle exposure to difficult, traumatic, or emotionally charged situations

•              The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Position Overview

Emergency Services Dispatchers play a vital role in public safety, serving as the critical link between the public and emergency responders. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community while working in a challenging, fast-paced environment where professionalism, teamwork, and accuracy are essential.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Hire Rate - $35.61/hr going to Working Rate - $37.47/hr after 9 months. 

This position is for the Facilities Dept. Posted until Filled

Public service. Real impact. The Tompkins County Motor Vehicle Examiner role is your chance to be the steady, trusted presence that helps our community navigate driver licensing, vehicle registration, and more — with accuracy, care, and a welcoming attitude. Tompkins County is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages candidates who share those values to apply. This position is with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office at the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is an approved HELP title. No examination is required. 

This position is with the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office. 

As the school year comes to a close, you may be looking for new ways to use your expertise while enjoying greater flexibility in how and when you work. Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking Special Education Teachers for part-time and per diem Early Intervention positions, offering a hire rate of $39.09 per hour and a work rate of $42.37 per hour after nine months of employment.

These opportunities offer flexible scheduling and customizable caseload options, allowing you to choose a level of commitment that aligns with your professional and personal goals. Working in a family-centered model, you'll support children during critical stages of development while building meaningful partnerships with caregivers.

If you're looking for a rewarding role that combines professional autonomy, a collaborative and supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young children and families, apply today!

Continue doing the work you love with the flexibility to do it your way.

Tompkins County Whole Health is growing its Early Intervention team and seeking compassionate, licensed Speech-Language Pathologists for part-time and per diem positions, offering a Hire Rate of $39.09 per hour and Work Rate of $42.37 per hour after nine months of employment. We recognize that every professional has different goals, which is why we offer flexible scheduling and caseload options that can be tailored to your availability and preferred workload.

Working with infants, toddlers, and their families, you'll provide evaluations and therapy services that support communication development during some of the most important years of a child's life. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to reducing wait times and ensuring families receive timely access to services.

Whether you're seeking a small caseload, supplemental work, or a new professional chapter with greater flexibility and balance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a schedule that works for you.

The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Tompkins County, is seeking a Transportation Planner I or Transportation Planner II to support regional transportation planning efforts. We are recruiting for both levels and will hire one candidate based on qualifications and experience.

Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking a Nutritionist to support women, infants, and children through the WIC Supplemental Food Program. This full-time position is 37.5 hours per week with a hire rate of $31.48 per hour and a work rate of $34.13 per hour after nine months of continuous employment.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, knowledgeable, culturally responsive, and committed to helping individuals and families achieve their nutrition and health goals. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who is comfortable providing nutrition counseling, supporting breastfeeding families, and working collaboratively within a public health setting.

The Nutritionist conducts comprehensive nutrition and breastfeeding assessments; provides individualized nutrition counseling and education; develops care plans; authorizes food packages; and supports participants with complex nutritional, medical, and social needs. Responsibilities also include documentation, care coordination, referrals to community resources, and collaboration with healthcare providers and community partners. The ideal candidate is skilled at building trusting relationships, applying evidence-based nutrition practices, and empowering families to make informed decisions that support lifelong health.

This is an approved title under NYS HELPS. No exam is required. 

For more information about open runs, please contact our Transportation Supervisor, Lora Cavanagh at 607-844-4221.

Continuous Recruitment.

Continuous recruitment

Continuous recruitment

Continuous recruitment

Continuous Recruitment

Continuous recruitment

This is a part-time/seasonal position for 7 weeks, beginning July 6 through August 14, 2026. Work includes cooking and serving students with a focus on scratch food preparation. Other duties may include:

Opening and closing the kitchen facilities.

General cleaning duties, including washing dishes and sweeping.

Strict adherence to NY Health Department rules is required.  

Paid sick and personal leave, NYS Retirement, Health and Dental insurance, and in-service education opportunities.

***Residency Waived***

Exceptional Education Summer School Program: July 9 - August 19, 2026 Full-time 7:45am - 2:45pm, Monday - Friday,

$22.31 per hour.

For more information contact Jennifer Gondek, 607-257-1551 ext 5002.

Exceptional Education Summer School Program: July 9 - August 19, 2026 Full-time 7:45am - 2:45pm, Monday - Friday,

$21.76 per hour.

For more information contact Jennifer Gondek, 607-257-1551 ext 5002.

Exceptional Education Summer School Program: July 9 - August 19, 2026 Full-time 7:45am - 2:45pm, Monday - Friday,

$17.88 per hour.

For more information contact Jennifer Gondek, 607-257-1551 ext 5002.

This lifeguard position is throughout the summer months from approximately June 22nd through September 2nd.  This job is located at a picnic facility in Danby, New York and the swimming area is at Jennings Pond. 

This is a professional engineering position working on a variety of projects involving utilities and infrastructure design.

Position works for the Engineering Department which is located at the Public Works Facility, 114 Seven Mile Dr, Ithaca. This is an approved HELP title. No examination is required. 

This posting is for our Youth Employment Project targeted toward High School students ages 16-18. Work will be performed with the Public Works Department staff gaining real world work experience. Work will be physical, using hand tools and outside the whole shift. Employees will not be operating any heavy equipment.

This is an approved HELP title. No exam is required. 

This is a seasonal Summer Camp position. Camp runs from July 7 through August 14.

This is a seasonal summer camp position. Camp runs from July 6 through August 14. Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.

This short-term position (June - August) is designed to assist the Village Engineer with daily tasks.