Civil Service Employment Portal
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Openings
| Title (click to view job description) |
Department | Salary | Due Date | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facility Maintenance Worker | WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY | 05/05/2024 | APPLY | |
| GIS Technician | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 05/07/2024 | APPLY | |
| Golf Course Maintenance Worker | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| Information Technology Specialist | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| LABORER I | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| Lifeguard I | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 05/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| Lifeguard II | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 05/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (LIGHT) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (LIGHT) (Water Dept) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| Municipal Worker I | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| Parks & Recreation Attendant | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| Police Officer Transfer | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| School Crossing Guard | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| Seasonal Laborer (DPW) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| SEASONAL LABORER I (Water Dept) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| Senior Engineering Technician | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| Transit Operator | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 12/31/2024 | APPLY | |
| Urban Forestry Assistant | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 05/15/2024 | APPLY | |
| Water Maintenance Mechanic | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | APPLY | |
| WWTP Process Worker/Trainee | CITY OF WATERTOWN | 04/30/2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86-466 | *UPDATED* Real Property Appraiser | OC | 04/28/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 86-470 | City Assessor | OC | 04/28/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 45-144 | Custodian | OC | 05/02/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 75-083 | Police Detective | PROM | 04/25/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 74-908 | Police Sergeant | PROM | 04/25/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 86-719 | Real Property Tax Service Aide | OC | 04/28/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 87-726 | School Business Manageer | OC | 04/28/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 45-143 | Senior Typist | OC | 05/02/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 45-146 | Water Treatment Plant Operator/ Trainee | OC | 05/02/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY | |
| 45-145 | WWTP Process Worker/Trainee | OC | 05/02/2024 | $15.00 | APPLY |
