A guide to seeking, applying to and

obtaining employment for the State of New

York

Employment in the Civil ServiceNew York State Civil Service offers many job

opportunities relevant to Sage Colleges students, including careers in health related fields, nursing, business and criminal justice, just to name a few.

Civil Service PositionsNew York State

Department of Civil Service homepage: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/

Select “Job Seekers” to continue on for employment opportunities

Choose type of civil service position

Choose to view positions in New York State Government or positions in New York State Local Governments

Employment Opportunities with NYS government

Choose from a menu of options pertaining to employment with New York State Government

Click “Employment Opportunities” to continue on and view employment opportunities

Employment OpportunitiesSearch

employment opportunities by education level required

View current vacancies, job openings, upcoming civil service examinations and internship opportunities

Currently Scheduled Examinations (under Employment Opportunities)

Click on an exam title to learn about registration, minimum qualifications and duties of the position, as well as exam content

Minimum Education or ExperienceA listing of

positions that do not require college or higher education

Click on job titles for details about position, required exams and application process

Advanced Degree RequiredA listing of

positions that require an advanced degree

Click on job titles for details about position, required exams and application process

Professional Certification and/or licensing required

A listing of positions that require professional certification and/or licensing

Click on job titles for details about position, required exams and application process

Current VacanciesLinks to

specific agencies and departments in NYS to search for employment opportunities

Vacancy ListCurrent Civil

Service job openings in New York State

State ExaminationsTentative

schedule of upcoming state civil service examinations

Test Guides for state examinationsTest guides

and resource booklets for state civil service examinations

Internships in NYS GovernmentFind internships

for various majors in many NYS agencies/depts including: NYS Assembly, Education Dept., Senate, State Police, Governor’s Office and the Unified Court System

Featured ProgramsLinks to pages

for Nursing Information Technology Specialists, Selective Certificates and Workers with Disabilities Program

NursingSearch numerous

NYS offices that hire Registered Nurses

Nursing homepage: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/nursing/

Nursing LocationsClick on a

region of NYS to link to offices hiring nurses in those areas

Nursing Titles and Specialty AreasSearch common

nursing titles and job descriptions, find examination information and apply to specific nursing jobs in NYS

Nursing BenefitsView benefits

NYS offers its nurses, including insurance, personal time and retirement.

Nursing FAQFrequently

Asked Questions regarding Nursing in New York State

Other Nursing resourcesNew York State

Nurses Association: http://www.nysna.org/general/links.htm

Career resources, job opportunities, nursing organizations, union/labor and other helpful resources

Information Technology Specialist

A featured program suitable for students majoring in Computer Information Systems

Select “Full overview” for details of position, minimum qualifications and unique examination process for IT Specialists

Law and Society MajorsUnder “Current

Vacancies,” Departments of particular interest include: Office of Attorney General, Correctional Services, Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of State Comptroller, Division of Parole, State Police and Unified Court Systems

Potential Jobs for Law and Society Majors

Corrections OfficersState Trooper Judge Work in Court System Lawyer Child Protective Services Specialist

Business Administration MajorsUnder “Current

Vacancies,” Departments of particular interest include: Tax & Finance, Division of the Budget, Banking Department

Education MajorsTeaching positions

in specialty areas (ex. Art, English, Mathematics)

Positions for Bilingual teachers (content area and bilingual extension)

English as Second Language teachers

Health Sciences MajorsUnder “Current

Vacancies,” Departments of particular interest include: Health Department, Office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Potential Jobs for Health Sciences Majors

PharmacistMedical TechnologistPhysician/ Medical AssistantWorking with people with disabilitiesMental Health Care WorkerPublic HealthWork in Hospitals

Working as a therapist in NYSAdvanced degree and/or professional license

requiredAvailable positions:

Occupational TherapistPhysical TherapistRecreation Therapist (positions for Physical

Education majors, as well as Art, Music or Dance majors)

Careers in Public HealthNYS

Department of Health: Search career descriptions and benefits of a career in public health

Other careers with NYS related to Sage majors

Dietitian (Nutrition Science)PsychologistHealth Services AdministrationAccountingVisit sections “Advanced Degree Required”

and “Professional Certification and/or Licensing” for more careers and position details

Employment with local government

Click on a location in NYS to view exam announcements and local available civil service employment opportunities in that area

Test Guides for Local ExaminationsTest Guides and

Resources Booklets for local civil service examinations

FAQ about municipal civil service exams

Answers to some commons questions about local (municipal) civil service exams

Workers with Disabilities Program in NYS

If you are a person with a disability, review the requirements and eligibility for this program (Section 55b) if you are interested in employment with the NYS government

Workers with disabilities in local government

See the details for Section 55a to employ workers with disabilities in municipalities

Working for NYCJob and Internship Opportunities in NYC:

http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c000402d63e84407a62fa24601c789a0/

NYC Summer Internship program: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/summerintern.shtml

Opportunities across agencies, including Department of Corrections, Office of the Mayor, Department of Small Businesses, Health and Hospitals corporation and more

Preparing for the Job SearchFor help preparing a resume and cover letter

and/or further guidance in your job search, contact the Office of Career Planning:Albany campus: (518) 292-1793

Library-3rd floorTroy campus: (518) 244-2272

Hart Hall-2nd floor