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Working for the State of New York. A guide to seeking, applying to and obtaining employment for the State of New York. Employment in the Civil Service.
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Working for the State of New York A guide to seeking, applying to and obtaining employment for the State of New York
Employment in the Civil Service • New York State Civil Service offers many job opportunities relevant to Sage Colleges students, including careers in health related fields, nursing, business and criminal justice, just to name a few.
Civil Service Positions • New York State Department of Civil Service homepage: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ • Select “Job Seekers” to continue on for employment opportunities
Choose type of civil service position • Choose to view positions in New York State Government or positions in New York State Local Governments
Employment Opportunities with NYS government • Choose from a menu of options pertaining to employment with New York State Government • Click “Employment Opportunities” to continue on and view employment opportunities
Employment Opportunities • Search employment opportunities by education level required • View current vacancies, job openings, upcoming civil service examinations and internship opportunities
Currently Scheduled Examinations (under Employment Opportunities) • Click on an exam title to learn about registration, minimum qualifications and duties of the position, as well as exam content
Minimum Education or Experience • A listing of positions that do not require college or higher education • Click on job titles for details about position, required exams and application process
Advanced Degree Required • A listing of positions that require an advanced degree • Click on job titles for details about position, required exams and application process
Professional Certification and/or licensing required • A listing of positions that require professional certification and/or licensing • Click on job titles for details about position, required exams and application process
Current Vacancies • Links to specific agencies and departments in NYS to search for employment opportunities
Vacancy List • Current Civil Service job openings in New York State
State Examinations • Tentative schedule of upcoming state civil service examinations
Test Guides for state examinations • Test guides and resource booklets for state civil service examinations
Internships in NYS Government • Find internships for various majors in many NYS agencies/depts including: NYS Assembly, Education Dept., Senate, State Police, Governor’s Office and the Unified Court System
Featured Programs • Links to pages for Nursing Information Technology Specialists, Selective Certificates and Workers with Disabilities Program
Nursing • Search numerous NYS offices that hire Registered Nurses • Nursing homepage: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/nursing/
Nursing Locations • Click on a region of NYS to link to offices hiring nurses in those areas
Nursing Titles and Specialty Areas • Search common nursing titles and job descriptions, find examination information and apply to specific nursing jobs in NYS
Nursing Benefits • View benefits NYS offers its nurses, including insurance, personal time and retirement.
Nursing FAQ • Frequently Asked Questions regarding Nursing in New York State
Other Nursing resources • New York State Nurses Association: http://www.nysna.org/general/links.htm Career resources, job opportunities, nursing organizations, union/labor and other helpful resources
Information Technology Specialist • A featured program suitable for students majoring in Computer Information Systems • Select “Full overview” for details of position, minimum qualifications and unique examination process for IT Specialists
Law and Society Majors • Under “Current Vacancies,” Departments of particular interest include: Office of Attorney General, Correctional Services, Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of State Comptroller, Division of Parole, State Police and Unified Court Systems
Potential Jobs for Law and Society Majors • Corrections Officers • State Trooper • Judge • Work in Court System • Lawyer • Child Protective Services Specialist
Business Administration Majors • Under “Current Vacancies,” Departments of particular interest include: Tax & Finance, Division of the Budget, Banking Department
Education Majors • Teaching positions in specialty areas (ex. Art, English, Mathematics) • Positions for Bilingual teachers (content area and bilingual extension) • English as Second Language teachers
Health Sciences Majors • Under “Current Vacancies,” Departments of particular interest include: Health Department, Office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Potential Jobs for Health Sciences Majors • Pharmacist • Medical Technologist • Physician/ Medical Assistant • Working with people with disabilities • Mental Health Care Worker • Public Health • Work in Hospitals
Working as a therapist in NYS • Advanced degree and/or professional license required • Available positions: • Occupational Therapist • Physical Therapist • Recreation Therapist (positions for Physical Education majors, as well as Art, Music or Dance majors)
Careers in Public Health • NYS Department of Health: Search career descriptions and benefits of a career in public health
Other careers with NYS related to Sage majors • Dietitian (Nutrition Science) • Psychologist • Health Services Administration • Accounting • Visit sections “Advanced Degree Required” and “Professional Certification and/or Licensing” for more careers and position details
Employment with local government • Click on a location in NYS to view exam announcements and local available civil service employment opportunities in that area
Test Guides for Local Examinations • Test Guides and Resources Booklets for local civil service examinations
FAQ about municipal civil service exams • Answers to some commons questions about local (municipal) civil service exams
Workers with Disabilities Program in NYS • If you are a person with a disability, review the requirements and eligibility for this program (Section 55b) if you are interested in employment with the NYS government
Workers with disabilities in local government • See the details for Section 55a to employ workers with disabilities in municipalities
Working for NYC • Job and Internship Opportunities in NYC: http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c000402d63e84407a62fa24601c789a0/ • NYC Summer Internship program: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/summerintern.shtml Opportunities across agencies, including Department of Corrections, Office of the Mayor, Department of Small Businesses, Health and Hospitals corporation and more
Preparing for the Job Search • For help preparing a resume and cover letter and/or further guidance in your job search, contact the Office of Career Planning: • Albany campus: (518) 292-1793 Library-3rd floor • Troy campus: (518) 244-2272 Hart Hall-2nd floor