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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Upcoming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70024-630 | Battalion Fire Chief/EMT | PROM | 01/04/2026 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 70024-640 | Deputy Fire Chief | PROM | 01/04/2026 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 60051-470 | Fire Chief | OC | 01/04/2026 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 60048-320 | Firefighter/EMT | OC | 11/30/2025 | $25.00 | APPLY | |
| 60052-080 | Head Custodian | OC | 01/04/2026 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 70024-980 | Head Custodian | PROM | 01/04/2026 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 60044-900 | Principal Account Clerk | OC | 11/30/2025 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 70020-710 | Principal Account Clerk | PROM | 11/30/2025 | $15.00 | APPLY |
