In the Public Service
ROUNDUP OF EXAMS LEADING TO JOBS

Below is a roundup of New York City and State exams leading to public service positions. Most of the jobs listed are located in the New York metropolitan area and upstate.

There are residency requirements for many New York City jobs and for state law-enforcement positions.

Prospective applicants are advised to write or call the appropriate office to make sure they meet the qualifications needed to apply for an exam. For jobs for which no written tests are given, candidates will be rated on education and experience, or by oral tests or performance exams.

The Federal Government has decentralized its personnel operations and holds few exams on a national or regional basis. Most Federal vacancies are filled by individual agencies based on education-and-experience evaluations. For information, contact the U.S. Office of Personnel Management or individual agencies.

CITY EXAMS

CLOSE SEPT. 26

6029 Assistant Architect - $40,663

6030 Assistant Landscape Architect - $40,663

6089 Glazier - $32.20 an hour

6036 Police Communications Technician - $27,637

6509 Promotion to Maintenance Supervisor (Elevators and Escalators) - $55,160

6031 Public Health Adviser - $27,678

6032 Public Health Adviser (School Health) - $15.15 an hour

6096 University Assistant Architect - $42,004

CLOSES OCT. 6

6009 Sanitation Enforcement Agent - $24,447

CLOSES OCT. 13

6019 Firefighter - $25,100 (rises to $32,700 after 13 weeks of training)

CLOSE OCT. 24

6025 Car Inspector - $24.95 an hour 

6037 Child Protective Specialist - $38,046

6026 Communication Electrician - $36.55 per hour

6034 Electrician - $44.00 per hour

6087 Electrician (HHC) - $44.00 per hour

5035 Fire Alarm Dispatcher - $30,316

6041 Fire Protection Inspector - $32,968

6038 Industrial Hygienist - $35,523

6035 Juvenile Counselor - $31,095

6511 Promotion to Bus Maintainer (Group B) - $23.81 per hour

6547 Promotion to Communication Electrician - $36.55 per hour

6508 Promotion to Electrician - $44.00 per hour

6544 Promotion to Electrician (HHC) - $44.00 per hour

6512 Promotion to Light Maintainer - $23.81 per hour

6513 Promotion to Sergeant (NYPD) - $61,093

6042 Railroad Stock Worker - $15.95 per hour

6043 Steam Fitter's Helper - $30.62 per hour

6060 Steam Fitter's Helper (HHC) - $30.62 per hour

6039 Traffic Device Maintainer - $36,335

CLOSES NOV. 1 

6506 Promotion to Firefighter - $25,100 (rises to $32,700 after 13 weeks of training)

OPEN NOV. 1-21 

6515 Promotion to Police Officer - $25,100  (rises to $32,700 after 6 months employment)

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

6022 Correction Officer - $26,667

6011 Police Officer - $25,100  (rises to $32,700 after 6 months employment)

8563 Promotion to Marine Engineer (Uniformed) (Fire Department) - $51,305

 

CUNY EXAMS

CLOSES SEPT. 26 

6096 University Assistant Architect - $42,004

CLOSES SEPT. 29

1093 CUNY Office Assistant - $23,945-$27,058

CLOSES OCT. 5 

1099 Promotion to Supervisor Thermostat Repairer - $81,594

 

STATE EXAMS

CLOSES OCT. 2

28-100 Real Estate Investment Analyst II - $75,487

CLOSE OCT. 30

24-681 Environmental Conservation Officer Trainee I - $40,859

24-680 Environmental Conservation Officer Trainee I (Spanish Language) - $40,859

24-679 Park Patrol Officer Trainee - $41,376

24-678 Park Patrol Officer Trainee (Spanish Language) - $41,376

CLOSES NOV. 15

24-696 Public Management Intern - $41,780

CLOSES DEC. 18

24-665 Institution Steward - $57,634

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY 

20-724 Abandoned Property Accounts Auditor Trainee -- $35,428 (Upstate), $38,107 (Downstate)

20-802 Accountant Trainee/Auditor Trainee (Upstate) -- $31,555-$39,469

20-804 Accountant Trainee/Auditor Trainee (Downstate) -- $33,940-$40,569

20-551 Actuary Trainee -- $33,460

20-690 Addictions Counselor I -- $39,624

20-691 Addictions Counselor I (Spanish Language) -- $39,624

20-692 Addictions Counselor II -- $44,313

20-552 Assistant Actuary -- $35,428

20-299 Assistant Clinical Physician -- $83,167-$100,848

20-307 Assistant Clinical Physician (Spanish Language) -- $83,167-$100,848

20-675 Assistant Psychiatrist -- $94,574-$105,352

20-280/20-281 Assistant Sanitary Engineer/Senior Sanitary Engineer -- $45,347, $55,972

20-577/20-586 Associate Actuary (Life, Casualty) -- $60,717

20-254 Associate Psychologist -- $57,606-$70,932

20-256 Associate Psychologist (Spanish Language) -- $57,606-$70,932

20-687 Audiologist I -- $39,624

20-688 Audiologist II -- $44,313

20-598 Bank Examiner Trainee I -- $37,037

20-725 to 20-739 Bilingual Education Teacher -- $30,845-$38,619

20-545/20-546 Child Protective Services Specialist I and Child Protective Services Specialist I (Spanish Language) -- $35,428

20-699 Civil Engineer II: Bridge Authority,  $67,836-$80,756; Canal Corporation, $54,396-$76,885; Thruway Authority, $54,396-$76,885; State Emergency Management Office, $55,972-$68,729; Transportation, $55,972-$68,729

20-265 Clinical Physician I -- $102,644-$122,907

20-293 Clinical Physician II -- $113,475-$135,109

20-294 Clinical Physician II (Spanish Language) -- $113,475-$135,109

20-489 Community Mental Health Nurse -- $43,102

20-490 Community Mental Health Nurse (Spanish Language) -- $43,102

20-542 Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor I (Albany area) -- $44,313

20-823/20-825 Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor I -- $43,023 (Upstate), $44,287 (Downstate)

20-537 Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor Trainee I (Albany area) -- $35,428

20-803/20-805 Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor Trainee I -- $34,396 (Upstate), $37,037 (Downstate)

20-531 Dental Hygienist -- $28,889

20-565/20-566 Dentist I and II -- $69,159, $76,667

20-485 Developmental Aide Trainee -- $24,963

20-486 Developmental Aide Trainee (Spanish Language) -- $24,963

20-571 Dietitian I -- $36,527

20-572 Dietitian II -- $38,619

20-349 Emergency Medical Technician -- $32,857

20-523 Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) -- $42,502

20-808/20-310 Environmental Engineer/Junior Engineer (Sanitary Engineering) -- $37,478-$49,192

20-313 Environmental Engineer I -- $49,192

20-314 Environmental Engineer II -- $60,717

20-156 Examiner of Municipal Affairs Trainee I/State Accounts Auditor Trainee I -- $35,428 (Upstate), $38,107 (Downstate)

20-297 Excise Tax Investigator -- $40,526-$49,178

20-483 and 20-484 Food Service Worker I -- $22,319

20-539 Health Care Surveyor I (Nursing) -- $35,549 (Upstate), $44,466-$47,825 (Downstate)

20-259 Health Information Management Administrator I -- $38,619

20-282/20-283 Health Information Management Administrator II and III -- $43,102, $50,399

20-257/20-258 Health Information Management Technician I and II -- $30,845, $34,549

20-100 Health Services Nurse -- $36,387 (Upstate), $50,522 (Downstate)

20-170 Histology Technician -- $27,119

20-555 Insurance Examiner -- $44,313 (Upstate), $45,615 (Downstate)

20-554 Insurance Examiner Trainee I -- $35,428 (Upstate), $38,107 (Downstate)

20-555 Insurance Examiner Trainee II -- $39,624 (Upstate), $42,424 (Downstate)

20-798 Junior Engineer -- $37,478

20-532 Junior Landscape Architect -- $37,478

20-661 to 20-670 Keyboard Specialist I -- $23,614

20-108 Laboratory Technician -- $27,119

20-131 Legal Specialties -- $40,045-$62,244

20-413 Licensed Practical Nurse -- $28,715-$30,376

20-414 Licensed Practical Nurse (Spanish Language) -- $28,715-$30,376

20-543 Licensed Psychologist (Forensic) -- $59,101-$72,403

20-652 Licensed Psychologist (Mental Health) -- $59,101-$72,403

20-544 Licensed Psychologist (Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities) -- $59,101-$72,403

20-540 Medical Care Representative -- $46,756

20-658 Medical Office Assistant -- $24,960

20-295/20-296 Medical Specialist I and II -- $108,006-$128,922, $111,016-$133,979

20-195 Medical Technologist I -- $32,659

20-487 Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee -- $24,963

20-488 Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee (Spanish Language) -- $24,963

20-175 Motor Equipment Mechanic -- $32,211

20-470/471/472/473 Nurse I, II, and III -- $55,242-$66,836 (Metropolitan area), $35,428-$66,185 (Upstate); Spanish Language; II and III postings available. Postings for Psychiatric, Deaf and Hearing Impaired, Rehabilitation; details on announcements for each area.

20-454 Nurse Practitioner -- $79,345 (Metro); $66,474-$73,588 (Upstate)

20-580/20-581 Occupational Therapy Assistant I and II -- $29,855, $35,428-$37,928

20-582/20-583 Occupational Therapist and Senior Occupational Therapist -- $39,624-$42,624, $44,313-$50,313

20-269 Optician -- $32,877

20-214 Optometric Technician -- $27,940

20-399/400 Pharmacist I and II -- $59,820, $61,843

20-689 Pharmacy Consultant -- $64,112

20-573/20-574 Physical Therapy Assistant I and II -- $29,855, $35,428-$37,928

20-575 Physical Therapist -- $39,624-42,624

20-567 Physician Assistant -- $76,021 (Downstate), $63,150-$70,477 (Upstate)

20-252 Plant Utilities Assistant -- $27,119

20-253 Plant Utilities Engineer I -- $37,275-$45,444

20-578/20-587 Principal Actuary (Life, Casualty) -- $75,023

20-676 to 20-679 Psychiatrist I (various specialties) -- $125,167

20-680 to 20-684 Psychiatrist II (various specialties) -- $133,978

20-790 Public Work Wage Investigator -- $37,478

20-409/20-410 Radiologic Technologist and Senior Radiologic Technologist -- $25,749, $30,584

20-560 to 20-564 Recreation Therapist/Recreation Therapist (Spanish Language, Art, Dance or Music) -- $35,428

20-171 Respiratory Therapist II -- $30,584

20-822 Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor (Upstate) -- $43,023

20-824 Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor (Downstate) -- $44,287

20-584/20-585 Senior Actuary (Life, Casualty) -- $85,067

20-559 Senior Examiner of Municipal Affairs/Senior State Accounts Auditor -- $44,313 (Upstate), $45,615 (Downstate)

20-576 Senior Physical Therapist -- $44,313-$50,313

20-693 Speech Language Pathologist I -- $39,624-$54,123

20-694 Speech Language Pathologist II -- $44,313-$58,813

20-727/20-778 State Program Examiner I and related titles -- $43,023 (Upstate), $44,287 (Downstate)

20-722/20-723/20-724 State Program Examiner Trainee I and related titles -- $35,428 (Upstate), $38,107 (Downstate)

State Trooper -- currently open only to those with military experience;
go to www.troopers.state.ny.us; $48,907

20-579/20-588 Supervising Actuary (Life, Casualty) -- $85,067

20-541 Tax Auditor I -- $44,313, $55,154

20-538 Tax Auditor Trainee I -- $35,428 (Upstate), $38,107 (Downstate)

20-148 Teaching and Research Center Specialty Nurse -- $45,023-$65,510

20-266 Teaching and Research Center Nurse III -- $50,262-$69,354

20-775 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages -- $30,845-$38,619

20-740 to 20-774 Teacher/Teacher (Spanish Language) -- $30,845-$38,619

20-599 Transportation Analyst -- $44,313

20-704 Verbatim Reporter I -- $44,136

20-795 Vocational Rehab Counselor -- $45,394

20-796 Vocational Rehab Counselor (Manual Communication) -- $45,394

20-797 Vocational Rehab Counselor (Spanish Language) -- $45,394

 

STATE COURT EXAMS

CLOSE SEPT. 8

45-730 Law Library Assistant - $38,360
45-729 Law Library Clerk - $34,199
55-730 Promotion to Law Library Assistant - $38,360

CLOSE OCT. 13

45-731 Senior Court Office Assistant (Keyboarding) - $30,379-$31,681

55-731 Promotion to Senior Court Office Assistant (Keyboarding) - $30,379-$31,681 

 

POSTAL EXAMS

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Occupational Health Nurse (Manhattan and The Bronx) - $46,566-$53,524; applications can be obtained at the lobby of the USPS, 380 West 33rd St., Manhattan.

Temporary Carrier (Central New Jersey) - $14 an hour; for more information, call 1-732-819-4334.

 

WHERE TO APPLY

Below are the addresses where examination and/or job applications may be obtained. Also listed are phone numbers where applicants can obtain further details about exams and vacancies and the application process. Applications usually are available only when an exam has been formally scheduled and/or an application period has officially opened.

City: In person (except where specified) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Application Center, 18 Washington St., telephone (212) 669-1357. Apply online or download examination notices at www.nyc.gov/applyforexams . Mail requests for applications must be received at DCAS Application Section, 1 Centre St., 14th floor, New York, N.Y. 10007, with self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope no later than seven days before the filing deadline. Applications must be returned by mail postmarked on or before the filing deadline. Filing fees range from $30 to $60, depending on title, and are payable by money order only.

CUNY: In person, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Friday, at personnel office of any CUNY college, unless otherwise specified in exam announcement. The filing fees range from $30 to $60, depending on title. Information also is available online at www.cuny.edu under the "Civil Service Exams" link.

School Construction Authority: In person, when tests have been ordered, New York City School Construction Authority, Main Lobby, 30-30 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, Queens. Filing Fees: $30 to $35.

State: In person, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, New York State Civil Service Department Community Outreach Center, 163 West 125th St., Manhattan, telephone (212) 961-4326, and at Labor Department Community Service Centers. Mail requests to Examination Information, New York State Civil Service Department, Building 1, State Office Building Campus, Albany, N.Y. 12239, telephone (518) 457-6216. The filing fees range from $15 to $35.

State Court System: In person 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday, Personnel Office, 25 Beaver St., 8th Floor, Manhattan, telephone (212) 428-2580. Mail requests to OCA Examination Unit, Personnel Office, P.O. Box 1060, Church St. Station, New York, N.Y. 10008-1060. There is a $25 filing fee for opencompetitive exams and no filing fee for promotion exams.

Federal: To inquire about vacancies and where to apply, contact the Office of Personnel Management, 600 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, telephone (478) 757-3000. Information also is available online at www.usajobs.opm.gov .

Postal Service: Information about exams in Manhattan or The Bronx may be obtained, only when tests have been ordered, at the main Post Office, 380 West 33rd St. For exams in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, information may be obtained, only when tests have been ordered, at any of the following locations: 78- 02 Liberty Ave., Queens, telephone (718) 529-7000; 142-02 20th Ave., Queens; 45 Bay St., Staten Island. For exams in the Westchester County area, contact the Westchester District office, 1000 Westchester Ave., White Plains, telephone (914) 697-5400. For Long Island, call (631) 582-7530. For exams in northern New Jersey, contact the Examination Center, 2 Federal Square, Newark, telephone (866) 665-3562. For central New Jersey information call (732) 819-4334.

Online Resources: A complete listing of openings and copies of exam notices can be obtained at the following Web sites: Department of Citywide Administrative Services: www.nyc.gov/dcas; City University of New York: www.cuny.edu; State Department of Civil Service: www.cs.state.ny.us; State Court System: www.courts.state.ny.us; Federal: www.usajobs.opm.gov.