Civil Service Employment Portal
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer
You can apply by mail, in person or Online for Current Positions and Upcoming Exams.
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Job Openings
| Title (click to view job description) |
Department | Salary | Due Date | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Driver | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| Municipal Worker I (DPW) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| Municipal Worker I (Water) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| Parks & Recreation Attendant | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| Police Officer Transfer | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| Refuse/Recycle Motor Equipment Operator | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| School Crossing Guard | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2026 | APPLY | |
| Senior Engineering Technician | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 02/28/2026 | APPLY | |
| Water Distribution System Operator | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 02/28/2026 | APPLY | |
| WWTP Process Worker II | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 02/28/2026 | APPLY |
Scheduled Exams
OC - Open Competitive - The examination is open to all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications.
PROM - Promotional - The examination is open only to those currently employed in a specific competitive job title.
Training/Experience (T & E) - Examination is a method of testing whereby a candidate receives a test score based on the information contained in the submitted application and/or a questionnaire which is sent to eligible candidates. The score is calculated from weights given to various factors of education (training) and experience. Note: There is no written test. The exam is based on an analysis of your training and experience.
Application Deadline - The date by which all applications and fees are due for this examination. Please read the application deadline policy on the examination announcement.
To Be Determined (TBD) - Exam information is supplied by NYS Civil Service and has yet to be received
| # | Title (click to view exam description) |
Type | Salary | Application Deadline | Filing Fee | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60059-240 | Police Officer | OC | 03/31/2026 | $25.00 | APPLY |
