The New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others.
The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York State. These tests are open to anyone who meets the qualifications listed on the examination announcement.
The exams will be held as either in-person written exams or online exams. Qualified candidates can apply online for these exams at https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc/.
The application period opened for these exams:
assistant workers compensation examiner; assistant workers compensation examiner (Spanish language); business services center representative 1; employee insurance examiner 1; workers compensation examiner; workers compensation examiner (Spanish language).
Interested applicants can apply online by Aug. 14. The testing will be held as online exams due by Aug. 28. Some careers offer an additional annual downstate adjustment if they work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties.
Visit www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc to apply for exams.
The salaries and descriptions for each job are available on the site, according to DCS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
According to the state, an application must be submitted online or postmarked by the last date to apply. An application will not be accepted after the filing deadline has passed.
Application fees range from $35 to $45 for these exams this month.
To be considered for appointment, you must pass the written test. The Department of Civil Service may administer tests either online or with paper booklets and answer sheets.
All positions offer generous benefits, including paid leave, health benefits and retirement plans. In addition, telecommuting options may be available to employees who meet certain criteria.
To learn more about working for the State of New York, visit the Department of Civil Service website and follow the department on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
