Due to the ongoing public health crisis, Monroe County Civil Service may need to cancel or postpone exams. Candidates impacted by these decisions will be notified.

Civil Service Exams/Job Announcements

Apply online, by mail or in person for Civil Service Exams, County Job Openings, or Summer Jobs.

A non-refundable application processing fee is usually required for exams.

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Application Forms and Study Guides

How to Apply Online

Step 1. Select an exam or job announcement that interests you.
Step 2.Review the "Who May Apply" column to determine if you are eligible.
Step 3. Click on the exam/job name to view Minimum Qualifications required to apply and determine if you qualify.
Step 4. Download and read the entire exam announcement. It contains important information like a description of the position, civil service procedures and a summary of the material on which you will be tested.
Step 5. Select "Apply Online" and complete the application process by reading each page carefully and following instructions.
Step 6. Submit credit card payment of non-refundable application processing fee.

For more information, refer to Frequently Asked Questions.

Continuous Recruitment Exams

What's the fastest way to start a career in local government? Take the Office Clerk III or Caseworker Civil Service examinations.

Applications are accepted continuously and examinations are given quarterly. Passing candidates are added to the Civil Service list throughout the year.

Candidates can only take these continuous recruitment exams once every 6 months. If you intend to take more than one of the exams listed, you must do so on the same date.

Please read the announcement carefully for special information and instructions regarding specific exam dates, cross filing and retesting.

Name #	Who May Apply Location	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Application Fee
Caseworker CW	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	See Announcement	$15.00
Caseworker - Bilingual CWB	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	See Announcement	$15.00
Office Clerk III POC3-Other	Promotional	N/A	See Announcement	$15.00
Office Clerk III POC3-MC	Promotional MC	N/A	See Announcement	N/A
Office Clerk III OC3	Open to Public	N/A	See Announcement	$15.00
Office Clerk III - Bilingual OC3B	Open to Public	N/A	See Announcement	$15.00
Office Clerk III - Bilingual POC3B	Promotional Rochester City School District	N/A	See Announcement	$15.00

Civil Service Exams

Civil Service Exam announcements are posted approximately two months prior to the exam date and list a specific closing date for filing an application. Please be sure to print a copy of the announcement since they are viewable on the website only until the application deadline date.

Please pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" column to determine if you are eligible to take an exam, and review the Minimum Qualification to determine if you qualify. A non-refundable application processing fee is usually required.

Name #	Who May Apply Location	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Application Fee
Assistant Probation Director (Group D) P-70763	Promotional - MC Monroe County Department of Public Safety	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	N/A
Examiner OC-62687	Open to Public	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	$15.00
Examiner Bilingual OC-62743	Open to Public	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	$15.00
Fire Captain P-70199	Promotional Barnard, Brighton, Gates, Henrietta, Lake Shore, North Greece, Ridge Culver, Ridge Road and St. Paul Boulevard Fire Districts	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	$25.00
Fire Lieutenant P-70201	Promotional Barnard, Brighton, Gates, Henrietta, Lake Shore, North Greece, Ridge Culver, Ridge Road and St. Paul Boulevard Fire Districts	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	$25.00
Probation Assistant OC-65343	Open to Public	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	$15.00
Probation Officer Trainee OC-65617	Open to Public	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	$15.00
Probation Officer Trainee P-70820	Promotional - MC Monroe County Department of Public Safety	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	N/A
Probation Supervisor P-70809	Promotional - MC Monroe County Department of Public Safety	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	N/A
Senior Probation Officer P-70807	Promotional - MC Monroe County Department of Public Safety	04/27/21 05:00PM	06/26/21 08:30AM	N/A
The following exams' application deadline has passed:
P-73062	Assistant Building And Plumbing Inspector Trainee	Promotional	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-67250	Assistant Building Inspector	Open to Public	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-65964	Assistant Chief Toxicologist	Open to Public	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-65541	Autopsy Technician Trainee	Open to Public	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-66021	Chief Toxicologist	Open to Public	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
P-70886	Code Compliance Coordinator	Promotional	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-61605	Code Enforcement Officer	Open to Public	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
P-70929	Detective	Promotional	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$25.00
EHSN-0501-21	Employee Health And Safety Nurse	Open to Public - Residency Waived	03/19/21 05:00PM	05/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-68767	Forensic Laboratory Assistant	Open to Public	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
HDA-0601-21	Help Desk Assistant	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
HDIC-0601-21	Help Desk/Intranet Coordinator	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
ICN-0501-21	Infection Control Nurse	Open to Public - Residency Waived	03/19/21 05:00PM	05/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-66635	Medical Investigator	Open to Public	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
PNA-0601-21	Network Administrator	Promotional	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
NA-0601-21	Network Administrator	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
NA3-0601-21	Network Administrator III	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
PH-0501-21	Pharmacist	Open to Public	03/19/21 05:00PM	05/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
P-70916	Police Sergeant	Promotional	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$25.00
PHNC-0501-21	Public Health Nurse Coordinator	Open to Public	03/19/21 05:00PM	05/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-67273	Residential Plan Review Inspector Trainee	Open to Public	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
SNP-0501-21	School Nurse Practitioner	Open to Public - Residency Waived	03/19/21 05:00PM	05/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
SISBA-0601-21	Senior Information Services Business Analyst	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-66196	Senior School Investigator	Open to Public	04/06/21 05:00PM	06/05/21 08:30AM	$15.00
SSP-0601-21	Senior Systems Programmer	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
OC-66039	Toxicologist I	Open to Public	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
P-74667	Toxicology Laboratory Supervisor	Promotional - MC	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	N/A
OC-65813	Toxicology Technician	Open to Public	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
USI-0601-21	User Support Instructor	Open to Public	04/05/21 05:00PM	06/01/21 08:30AM	$15.00
WRROT-0417-21	Water Resource Recovery Operator Trainee	Open to Public - Residency Waived	03/08/21 12:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	$15.00
PWRROT-0417-21	Water Resource Recovery Operator Trainee	Promotional - MC	03/02/21 05:00PM	04/17/21 08:30AM	N/A

Employment for COVID-19 Response

County Department Job Announcements

Monroe County is actively recruiting for these job openings. Some positions may require a Civil Service Exam to be held at a future date. If you find a position you qualify for, you can apply online or download and mail an application to our office.

Name #	Who May Apply Location	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Application Fee
Associate Engineer, prov N/A	Open to Public Aviation	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Associate Medical Examiner (*Pending NY State Approval) N/A	Open to Public Public Health	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Building Service Worker N/A	Open to Public Various	12/31/21 05:00PM	N/A	N/A
Chief District Attorney Investigator N/A	Open to Public District Attorney	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Confidential Homicide Coordinator N/A	Open to Public District Attorney	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Deputy County Attorney N/A	Open to Public Law Department (Children’s Services Division)	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Dietary Consultant, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
District Attorney - Narcotics Investigator N/A	Open to Public District Attorney	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
District Attorney Investigator N/A	Open to Public District Attorney	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Driver- Messenger N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Emergency Medical Technician COVID - Temporary N/A	Open to Public Public Safety – Emergency Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Examination Proctor, PT N/A	Open to Public Human Resources	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Food Service Worker, Full-Time N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Food Service Worker, Part-Time N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Guard, Part-Time N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Guard, prov. N/A		Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Health Clerk COVID - Temporary N/A	Open to Public Public Health	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Highway Maintenance Mechanic II N/A	Open to Public Transportation	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Highway Maintenance Mechanic Trainee N/A	Open to Public Transportation	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Highway Maintenance Technician, prov. N/A	Open to Public Transportation	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Laborer Light N/A	Open to Public Human Services, Children’s Detention Center, 400 Rush Scottsville Road, Rush NY 14543	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Laundry Service Worker N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Leisure Services Aide, Part-Time N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Licensed Practical Nurse (Baylor) (2018) N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-Time N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Licensed Practical Nurse, Per Diem N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Maintenance Mechanic III N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Management Analyst, prov. N/A	Open to Public Finance / Office of Management & Budget	04/16/21 05:00PM	N/A	N/A
Medical Caseworker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Motor Equipment Operator (Airport) N/A	Open to Public Airport	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Motor Equipment Operator Trainee N/A	Open to Public Environmental Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Nursing Assistant (Baylor) (2019) N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Nursing Assistant Per Diem N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Nursing Assistant, Full-Time N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Occupational Therapist, Per Diem N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Physical Therapist Per Diem N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Public Defender Assistant Grade II N/A	Open to Public Public Defender's Office	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Rapid Response Youth Detention Worker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Recreation Guard, Part-Time N/A	Open to Public Parks	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Registered Nurse N/A	Open to Public Public Health	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Registered Nurse N/A	Open to Public Public Health	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Registered Nurse N/A	Open to Public Public Health	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Registered Nurse N/A	Open to Public Public Health, Children’s Detention Center, 400 Rush Scottsville Road, Rush NY 14543	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Registered Nurse - COVID Vaccination (POD) - TEMPORARY N/A	Open to Public Public Health	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Registered Professional Nurse (MCH) N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Senior Accountant, prov. N/A	Open to Public Finance / Controller’s Office	04/23/21 05:00PM	N/A	N/A
Senior District Attorney Investigator N/A	Open to Public District Attorney	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Senior Medical Caseworker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Senior Office Account Clerk, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	04/22/21 05:01PM	N/A	N/A
Senior Signal Mechanic N/A	Open to Public Transportation	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Senior Traffic Control Operator, prov N/A	Open to Public Transportation	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Senior Youth Detention Caseworker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Senior Youth Detention Worker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Social Work Supervisor- Children’s Center, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Speech Pathologist, Per Diem N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Statewide Automated Biometric Identification System (SABIS) Manager N/A	Open to Public Monroe County Sheriff’s Office	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Stock Clerk, prov. N/A	Open to Public Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
STOP-DWI Coordinator, prov. N/A	Open to Public Public Safety – STOP-DWI	04/26/21 05:00PM	N/A	N/A
Supervising Youth Detention Worker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Undersheriff N/A	Open to Public Sheriff’s Office	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Violent Felony Offense Investigator N/A	Open to Public District Attorney	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Wound Care Nurse, prov N/A	Open to Public - Residency Waived Monroe Community Hospital	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Youth Detention Caseworker, prov. N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A
Youth Detention Worker N/A	Open to Public Human Services	Until Filled	N/A	N/A

Summer Employment Opportunities

Each year, Monroe County offers several employment opportunities. You must be at least 18 years of age, except where noted and a Monroe County resident for these jobs

Name #	Who May Apply Location	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Application Fee
Bridge Operator, Seasonal N/A	Open to Public Transportation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering Aide, Seasonal N/A	Open to Public Environmental Services	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ground Equipment Operator - Seasonal N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer - Carousel Operator (seasonal) N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer – Concession Worker (seasonal) N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer – Zoo Tram Attendant (seasonal) N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer, Seasonal N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer, Seasonal (Pavement Marking Section) N/A	Open to Public Transportation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer, Seasonal - Pro Shop/Outside Operations - Golf Course N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laborer, Seasonal - Snack Bar Attendant/Beverage Cart Driver - Golf Course N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lifeguard - Seasonal N/A	Open to Public Parks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Student Intern N/A	Open to Public Environmental Services	N/A	N/A	N/A

Training and Experience Exams

Applications for these titles are accepted on a continuous basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be rated and given a score based on an evaluation of education (training) and experience. There will be no written, oral, or performance test. Candidates are required to complete an application form and give accurate information. Vagueness and omissions will not be resolved in your favor. When you find a position you are interested in and qualified for, you may download an application, complete it and mail it to the address on the posting.

Name #	Who May Apply Location	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Application Fee
Audiologist AU	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	N/A	$15.00
Occupational Therapist OT	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	N/A	$15.00
Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	N/A	$15.00
Physical Therapist PT	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	N/A	$15.00
Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP	Open to Public - Residency Waived	N/A	N/A	$15.00
Speech Pathologist SP	Open to Public	N/A	N/A	$15.00

If you are experiencing any problems with this site please email us at civilservice@monroecounty.gov. If have any other questions please contact our office at 753-1700.

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