The New York State Constitution requires that public employees must be hired for jobs based on merit and fitness. While most county jobs require you to take an exam to determine your fitness and merit, there are some positions for which an exam is not practical. These positions are called non-competitive positions. Usually these positions require a specific professional license or other special qualifications.
When you apply for a non-competitive job at Schenectady County you complete the Civil Service Application, you don't submit your resume and cover letter.
Before completing the application, review the job description and verify that you meet the minimum requirements, including a residency requirement. Be sure to complete the entire application and fully answer all questions. Incomplete applications are not submitted. A resume, if submitted, cannot replace information on the Civil Service Application.
Download PDF Version of the Civil Service Application