Continuous Recruitment Exams

Applications for Continuous Recruitment examinations are accepted continuously, with no application deadline. Examinations are conducted periodically for positions where there is usually a need for qualified individuals.

The scores for these examinations are inter-filed with existing candidate scores to form a constantly changing eligible list. An eligible's name remains on the list for one year.

CUSTODIAL:

Clerical Positions:

These examinations will be scheduled on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and will be held in the Department of Personnel.

The typing performance test is no longer required effective July 10, 2017 for the Senior Typist-OC and the Typist/Receptionist/Typist-Keyboard Specialist-OC.

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPUTERIZED PART OF THE EXAMINATIONS IS STILL REQUIRED*****

CASEWORK:

New York State Civil Service, in response to significant challenges filling positions in local government, has instituted the HELP program. This program is in effect for Broome County from July 24, 2023 through July 24, 2024. This program allows us to hire for the following titles without participating in the Civil Service exam or being appointed from an Eligible List: Support Investigator, Social Services Examiner, Caseworker Trainee (DSS), Caseworker (DSS), Public Health Sanitarian, and Emergency Services Dispatcher I. The minimum qualifications must still be met, and the position will initially be placed in the Non-Competitive class. After completion of the required 52 weeks probation, the position will mature into a permanent appointment. For more information please contact the Broome County Department of Personnel 607-778-2222.

Information Technology Positions:  Updated June 30, 2021

Librarian Positions:

Nursing Positions:

Other Professional Certification Positions: