Most jobs in local government fall under the Civil Service System. A "Civil Service" employee can be anyone from a secretary to a nurse, a mechanic, or a department head. Different jobs have different requirements. Some positions require that you take a test to be considered for a permanent job. These are called competitive positions. When there is no list of tested applicants, a person may be appointed "provisionally" (temporarily) until the results of the next test are known. The provisional employee must score high enough to be permanently appointed. The following are three types of positions which have no test requirements:

Exempt positions are those where the employer decides the qualifications of applicants and chooses the person they want to hire.

Non-Competitive positions have specific education and experience requirements but have been determined to be impractical to test for. Employers choose from qualified people who apply. Included in this class can be a competitive position that is reclassified for a disabled applicant (Section 55a of CSL).

Labor positions usually have no requirements. Employers choose anyone they feel is best qualified.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?

We recommend you check the lists of scheduled exams or Current Open Positions every month so you do not miss the opportunity to apply. Positions which are posted and not subject to a test, are generally posted for ten days. Most positions/tests have a two month Genesee County residency requirement.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Whether you are interested in a tested or a non- tested position, the same application ( pdf 403 kb ) form must be completed. This form is also available at the Genesee County Human Resources Office. If you apply for more than one tested position, you must complete one application for each test. A fee of $25.00 is required for ALL Open Competitive and Promotional exams for Probation and Emergency Services Dispatcher titles and uniformed titles in the fields of Police/Sheriff, Corrections, and Fire. A fee of $20.00 is required for all other Open Competitive or Promotional examinations. Cash, personal check, or money orders are acceptable. Personal checks and money orders must be payable to Genesee County Treasurer. YOUR APPLICATION FEE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED if you do not meet the requirements for admission to the examination. Compare your qualifications carefully to the requirements stated on the announcement and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.  Payment must accompany your examination application. In some cases, the fee is waived because of financial hardship. Again, check the exam announcement for details.

If you are interested in a job (untested) in local government, apply directly to that town, village, school district, or County department.

IMPORTANT

When filing for an examination, be sure that ....

An application is submitted for each exam you wish to take.

The correct exam number and title are on the application.

Cash, personal check, or money order for 25.00 is required for ALL Open Competitive and Promotional exams for Probation and Emergency Services Dispatcher titles and uniformed title in the fields of Police/Sheriff, Corrections, and Fire.  A fee of $20.00 is required for all other Open Competitive or Promotional examinations should be submitted with each application.

The application is submitted by the closing date for filing.

All applications are complete and accurate. Applications with incomplete information may result in your disqualification for the exam. Attaching a resume is usually not an acceptable alternative to completing an application. YOUR APPLICATION FEE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED if you do not meet the requirements for admission to the examination. Compare your qualifications carefully to the requirements stated on the announcement and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.

If you require additional information, please ask one of the staff members in the Human Resources Office. Someone will be happy to assist you when you email:

Karen Marchese, Human Resources Officer
Deborah M. Seymour, Human Resources Specialist
Anita Cleveland, Human Resources Clerk 

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY FOR THE EXAM(S)?

Applications for scheduled exams are processed as they are received. Those that meet the qualifications are notified by mail no later than one week prior to the examination date regarding date of exam, location, and other instructions. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications are also notified by mail.

WHAT WILL BE ON THE EXAM(S)?

You can find out what areas each exam will cover from the exam announcement by reviewing the list of currently offered exams and clicking on the exam you are interested in.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY EXAM(S) SCORE?

Exam results are received from the State Civil Service Commission approximately two months after an exam. You will be notified by mail of your score and ranking on the Eligible List. Only those with a score of 70% or above are included on Eligible Lists for job openings. Jobs are filled from these Eligible Lists by the employer appointing one of the three highest scoring applicants willing to accept the job.

WHERE ARE THESE ELIGIBLE LISTS USED?

All Genesee County departments, all towns, villages, school districts, City of Batavia, and Genesee Community College use the Eligible Lists to fill Competitive positions.

CAN I GET A FEDERAL OR STATE JOB IF ON AN ELIGIBLE LIST?

No, the State and Federal governments administer their own tests and establish their own eligible lists.