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Librarian's Guide for Real World Questions

Do you have a question or need some information and you're just not sure where to start? Check here first!

Civil Service in New York State

In New York State, civil service exams happen on both the state and local levels. See below for information and how to prep for your exam.

NYS Department of Civil Service

Head to the New York State Department of Civil Service website to learn more about careers and exam openings.

Resources on this website include:

-  Various test guides

-General information regarding state employment

All links in this section lead directly to portions of the NYS Dept. of Civil Service website. Local exam information for areas across the state can also be found on this website.

 

Federal Job Searching

Federal government jobs have their own website and information on how to apply.

Visit USAJOBS to explore hiring paths and jobs by location and keyword.

There are listings available for the public, current federal employees, veterans, students, and recent graduates.

Saratoga Springs Civil Service

The City of Saratoga Springs has its own Civil Service Commission.

Phone number: (518)587-3550 extension 2602.

Hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit Saratoga Springs' Civil Service website for a list of current exams and job openings as well as current exam prep resources, which are found at the bottom of their information page.

Saratoga County Civil Service

Looking for a job within Saratoga County? Head to the Saratoga County Civil Service employment portal, which includes current job openings and a list of current exams.

Dor more information, visit Saratoga County's Human Resources page to learn about recruitment and benefits.

Online Library Sources

Saratoga Springs Public Library offers online several resources for job seekers, including seeking state employment.

Visit the employment related web resources pages for links to resources including Indeed, Glassdoor, and resume resources Resumonk.

 

Additional resources at the library can be found in the Employment and Unemployment segment of our Librarian's Guide to Real World Questions.