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Steve Levy
County Executive
Alan Schneider
Personnel Director
Bldg. 158, North County Complex
PO Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099
Phone: (631) 853-5500
Fax: (631) 853-4796
In Suffolk County, administration of the Civil Service Law is carried out under the direction of the Suffolk County Personnel Director. The Suffolk County Department of Civil Service is responsible for overseeing personnel actions taken by some 241 employing jurisdictions including school districts, towns, villages water districts, library districts, etc. Collectively, these jurisdictions employ some 40,000 individuals.

 The majority of all jobs fall within the competitive class, which is characterized by examinations used to ascertain the relative merit and fitness of candidates. Announcements for current examinations are available on this site by clicking on Current List of Exams. Examination announcements are also posted in the Hauppauge Office of the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service and at our Riverhead Office located in the Riverhead County Center.

This site contains a section for Frequently Asked Questions. In addition, the Department's Information Unit in Hauppauge is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM for further information. Our Riverhead Office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.

If you have any comments or suggestions for this site, please submit such suggestions to our Hauppauge office.

 

Current list of Exams

Open-competitive (OC) examinations can be taken by any individual who meets the minimum education and experience qualifications cited on the job announcement. Promotional (PR) examinations are restricted to current employees who have had the required length of service in a specified position.

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This is a summary of forthcoming examinations. Applicants are advised to see the official examination announcement for complete details.

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CIVIL ENGINEERS

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works in Yaphank seeks motivated and self-starting civil engineers to fill entry level design positions in our Highway Design and Construction Inspection Units. These sections are responsible for the design, maintenance and improvement of over 420 miles of County roads.

Jr Civil Engineer positions require:
NYS driver’s license, Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering and either:
a) Master’s Degree in Engineering Technology or Civil or Sanitary Engineering; or,
b) experience as a civil or sanitary engineer or trainee – 1 yr in a state or municipal dept, or 2 yrs in a private organization
Starting Salary $49,433

Jr Civil Engineer Trainee positions require:
NYS driver’s license and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering
Starting Salary $41,577

Excellent benefit package

Suffolk County residency required for all positions.
CAD, Excel and Word experience a plus

Please send resume indicating position of interest to:
scpersonnel@suffolkcountyny.gov, or to:
Alan K. Schneider
Suffolk County Personnel Director
P.O. Box 5992
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0194

Suffolk County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  


Investigative Assistant (Technical Services)
Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
Riverhead, NY

Assists investigative personnel in the installation, use and maintenance of electronic audio and video surveillance and recording equipment for use in undercover investigations and “sting” operations. Transports and sets up equipment necessary to play back audio and videotapes for pre-trial preparation, Grand Jury and in-court presentation. Responsibilities include receiving, logging in, storing, duplicating, transporting, releasing and receipting evidence. Testimony in court and Grand Jury may be required.

Requirements: Graduation from high school and one year of experience in a position which involved the use, installation and maintenance of electronic audio and video recording, surveillance, duplication and play back equipment. Valid NYS driver’s license. Suffolk County residency. Appointment is provisional and candidate must take next available competitive examination and score high enough for permanent appointment.

Salary: $34,661

Please Forward Resume by November 30, 2009 to:
Division Chief Robert V. Kearon
Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
Bldg. 77, North County Complex
Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Suffolk County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


Director of Maintenance (Wastewater Treatment)
Suffolk County Dept of Public Works
Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
West Babylon, NY

Requirements:
Suffolk County residency and:
(a) Bachelor's Degree in natural science or in sanitary, civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic engineering or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in sanitary, electrical, mechanical, environmental engineering, or the operation and maintenance of Type A wastewater treatment plant, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory position; or,
(b) Sixty (60) college credits towards a degree in one of the fields of study listed above in
(a) and eight (8) years of experience as noted above in (a), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory position.
NYS driver’s license may be required.

Please Forward Resume To:
scpersonnel@suffolkcountyny.gov (or to)
Alan K. Schneider
Suffolk County Personnel Director
P. O. Box 5992
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0194

Suffolk County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


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