Civil Service Information

WSWHE BOCES uses the Washington County Department of Personnel/Civil Service to classify positions as well as administer civil service exams.

Vacancies are filled by the certified list provided by the Washington County Department of Personnel/Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Washington County to obtain a permanent appointment. Become part of an exclusive candidate pool by taking exams when they are announced.

Candidates must reside in one of the five counties served by BOCES: Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Hamilton, and Essex. If you reside outside of these five counties, contingency may be granted, but on a title by title basis, otherwise, a residency change will be required.

EXAM NOTICES
To see the currently announced exams for WSWHE BOCES and other organizations that utilize the Washington County Department of Personnel/Civil Service, see their website by clicking here.

You don’t have to be on the list to apply with us, but it’s a great first step toward joining our team!