Civil servants are employees who work for the government at the local, state and federal levels to provide a service for the public. City government employs people in numerous careers with or without advanced degrees. Often, positions in city government are civil service jobs meaning they may require taking an exam. Exams vary by the position you apply for. Exams can be free or have an application fee of up to $20.
If you are interested in taking a civil service exam, contact the Onondaga County Department of Personnel. They are responsible for administering Civil Service exams on behalf of the City of Syracuse. They can be reached at 315-435-3537 or visit employment.ongov.net.
The City of Syracuse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
How can I submit my application? You may submit your application for employment by downloading the application from the tab above, completing the general application online, or printing and mailing it the Human Resource Office at One Park Place, 300 South State St.
I applied for a job a couple of years ago do I need to reapply? Yes, you must submit a new application for the position that you are interested in.
The application deadline has passed can I still apply? Applications are not accepted after the application deadline. Applications must be received by Office of Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the announced deadline.
How can I be notified about upcoming civil service examinations? You can go to the Onondaga County website to sign up for email notifications or click here.