Cattaraugus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You can apply by mail, in person or Online for Current Vacancies in Cattaraugus County, Upcoming Exams or Continuous Recruitment Exams.
CANDIDATES PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be completely filled out with all pertinent information stated. Cattaraugus County Civil Service will not refer to other applications on file for additional information. Applications which do not show training and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications will be disapproved. Vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor.
A non-refundable application processing fee is usually required for exams.
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How to apply online, by mail or in person.
Civil Service Jobs/Job Examinations in Cattaraugus County
You can download and print an examination and job application form here.
Unemployed
If you are currently unemployed or receive public assistance please download the Application Fee Waiver Request and Certification Form.
Veterans' Credits
If you are a disabled or non-disabled veteran and wish to claim disabled veteran or non-disabled veteran credits you must supplement your job/exam application. Please review these Instructions to Veterans and be sure to submit an Application for Veteran’s Credit. If claiming Disabled Veterans' credit, be sure to complete (in duplicate) the Authorization for Disability Record and send it to your local Veteran’s Administration.
Scheduled for more than one Exam?
If you are scheduled to take two exams at the same time in two different locations then please fill out and submit the Cross Filer Notification form to us.
Exam Types
OC = Open Competitive - exams open to the public.
PROM = Promotional - exams for current employees.
| # | Name (click to view exam announcement) |
Type | Application Deadline | Exam Date | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 026-020621 | KEYBOARD SPECIALIST II | OC | 12/18/20 | 02/06/21 | 
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| 70480 | SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER | PROM | 11/27/20 | 01/16/21 |
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Continuous Recruitment Jobs
CR = Continuous Recruitment - applications are continuously accepted for these titles.
| # | Name (click to view exam announcement) |
Type | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 998 | ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST | CR |
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| CHN-2019a | COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE | CR |
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| CHN Promo | COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE PROMOTIONAL | CR |
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| 996 | CUSTODIAN | CR |
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| HN NS | HEAD NURSE / NURSE SUPERVISOR | CR |
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| 822 | KEYBOARD SPECIALIST | CR |
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| OT-2019a | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | CR |
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| N/A | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT | CR |
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| PT-2019a | PHYSICAL THERAPIST | CR |
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| 865 | WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPER. TRAINEE | CR |
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Jobs without Examination in Cattaraugus County
The Cattaraugus County Department of Human Resources posts current job openings. These openings are posted for a specific period (usually 5 business days), after which they will no longer appear on our website. Applications must be received no later than the time frame specified on the job posting.
In keeping with collective bargaining agreements, current county employees who apply may be considered before applicants outside county service.
Please note that appointments that are in the competitive class will be subject to a civil service examination in order to achieve permanent civil service status.
| Name (click to view job description) |
Application Deadline | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|
| CLEANER (SUBSTITUTE) | N/A |
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| CORRECTION OFFICER (Part-time) | N/A |
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| HOSPITALITY AIDE - Temporary Position | N/A |
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| Licensed Practical Nurse | N/A |
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| MAINTENANCE MECHANIC | N/A |
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| Nurse Aide | N/A |
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| TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR (Part-time) | N/A |
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