Fire Alarm Dispatcher - Caretaker 2025 (PDF)

THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Examination for Fire Alarm Dispatcher – Caretaker.

Exam Number 88306010

EXAM DATE: Saturday, February 8, 2025.

LAST FILING DATE:     Applications must be received by or postmarked by the close of business on Friday, January 3, 2025.

LOCATION OF EXAM:  To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: The list established from this exam will be used to fill any current or anticipated vacancy in the City of Glen Cove. Please note that Civil Service Examinations may be held to establish eligible lists in titles for which there are no currently vacant positions.

SALARY: $52,698 to $79,256 Annually.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the County of Nassau County for at least twelve (12) months immediately preceding the examination date.  NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates who have are residents of the City of Glen Cove.

DUTIES: Receives fire/rescue emergency calls, medical emergency call and 911 emergency calls via phone, radio or in person and questions callers to ensure the obtaining of sufficient information to rapidly dispatch appropriate equipment in response; Dispatches Glen Cove Fire Department, Glen Cove Emergency Medical Services and other agencies coordinating intergovernmental response to emergency calls; Maintains contact with all dispatched units on assignment and tracks their location and status coordinating the emergency response as necessary; Performs or arranges for the maintenance and inventory of firefighting equipment and apparatus ensuring operational readiness; Maintains radio, telephone, audio recording, video recording and computer equipment ensuring operational readiness; Tests horns, sirens, air compressors, other signal devices and emergency generators ensuring operational readiness; Maintains records of supplies and equipment used by fire department and emergency medical services; Maintains records of emergency response related information pertaining to properties and residences throughout the city; Maintains and uses a computer aided dispatch system in performance of duties;

Operates a variety of radios monitoring various fire, police and emergency medical service frequencies; Orders supplies for fire equipment and apparatus; Maintains areas of the firehouse ensuring operational readiness.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year experience with firefighting equipment and techniques.

STUDY GUIDES: Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service may be available for this exam. Check for details by contacting the Civil Service Office or visiting the Civil Service website. See the contact information at the end of this posting.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

Coding/decoding information: These questions test for the ability to follow a set of coding rules. Some questions will require you to code information by converting certain information into letters or numbers. Other questions will require you to decode information by determining if the information that has already been converted into letters or numbers is correct. Complete directions will be provided; no previous knowledge of or training in any coding system is required.

Name and number checking: These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.

Understanding and interpreting written material: These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.

Following directions (maps): These questions test your ability to follow physical/geographic directions using street maps or building maps. You will have to read and understand a set of directions and then use them on a simple map.

Retaining and comprehending spoken information from calls for emergency services: These questions test for your ability to retain specific information that is heard in calls for emergency service, such as a street address, or to comprehend spoken information from emergency service calls, such as determining the location of a site in relation to landmarks. Simulated 911 calls will be played via MP3 download. Immediately following each call, candidates are given audio instructions identifying which questions they are to answer within the test booklet. The questions that candidates are directed to answer for each simulated call will not be in sequential order. Candidates will need to retain and comprehend the information and instruction provided in this portion of the test to respond appropriately to the questions asked and to determine which questions to answer. The time allotted to answer these questions will be limited. At the end of each answer period, the MP3 download will automatically play the next call. Note paper will be provided. Candidates will be permitted to take notes and to refer to them when answering the questions.

The use of calculators is allowed, and a calculator will be provided.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY: If you have applied for any other civil service examinations to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.

If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must notify Glen Cove Civil Service of your intent to take both a State and a local government examination.  When taking both a State and a local government examination you will be required to take all your examinations at a State examination center.  You will be advised by letter when and where to report for your examinations. You must bring both the State and the local government admission card to the State test center.

If you have applied for another local government examination with another local civil service agency, call or write to each civil service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than two weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government civil service agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take your examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS:  Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  The New York State Department of Civil Service Commission will approve any reasonable request for accommodations by disabled candidates.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

Background Investigation: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov or from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday OR: by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the position.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE: A nonrefundable application fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  See the Application Fee Waiver section below for how the application fee may be waived.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: GlenCoveNY.gov

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ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

ADMISSION NOTICES: You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

(Issued 11/19/2024)

Applications are available on the Civil Service website GlenCoveNY.gov where you can…

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Police Dispatcher 2025 (PDF)

THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Examination for Police Dispatcher.

Exam Number 88563010

EXAM DATE:                  Saturday, February 8, 2025.

LAST FILING DATE:     Applications must be received by or postmarked by the close of business on Friday, January 3, 2025.

LOCATION OF EXAM:  To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: The list established from this exam will be used to fill any current or anticipated vacancy in the City of Glen Cove. Please note that Civil Service Examinations may be held to establish eligible lists in titles for which there are no currently vacant positions.

SALARY: $52,698 to $79,256 Annually.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the City of Glen Cove or villages contiguous to the City of Glen Cove for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the examination.  Contiguous villages include Glen Head, Sea Cliff, Locust Valley and Lattingtown.

NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates who are residents of the City of Glen Cove.

DUTIES: Receives calls by telephone for fires, police emergencies and other requests for assistance; Operates radio equipment to dispatch police personnel; Transfers fire emergencies to fire department; Maintains communication with various emergency units, relaying information to proper authorities or taking requested action; Operates teletype machines and inquiry terminals to computerized information banks; Maintains chronological log of all activities and individual records of all calls received; Keeps listings of telephone numbers and other necessary information up to date.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in telephone and/or radio telephone-teletype work OR; (B) Three (3) years of experience in telephone and/or radio telephone-teletype work OR; (C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

STUDY GUIDES: Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service may be available for this exam. Check for details by contacting the Civil Service Office or visiting the Civil Service website. See the contact information at the end of this posting.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

Coding/decoding information: These questions test for the ability to follow a set of coding rules. Some questions will require you to code information by converting certain information into letters or numbers. Other questions will require you to decode information by determining if the information that has already been converted into letters or numbers is correct. Complete directions will be provided; no previous knowledge of or training in any coding system is required.

Name and number checking: These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.

Understanding and interpreting written material: These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.

Following directions (maps): These questions test your ability to follow physical/geographic directions using street maps or building maps. You will have to read and understand a set of directions and then use them on a simple map.

Retaining and comprehending spoken information from calls for emergency services: These questions test for your ability to retain specific information that is heard in calls for emergency service, such as a street address, or to comprehend spoken information from emergency service calls, such as determining the location of a site in relation to landmarks. Simulated 911 calls will be played via MP3 download. Immediately following each call, candidates are given audio instructions identifying which questions they are to answer within the test booklet. The questions that candidates are directed to answer for each simulated call will not be in sequential order. Candidates will need to retain and comprehend the information and instruction provided in this portion of the test to respond appropriately to the questions asked and to determine which questions to answer. The time allotted to answer these questions will be limited. At the end of each answer period, the MP3 download will automatically play the next call. Note paper will be provided. Candidates will be permitted to take notes and to refer to them when answering the questions.

The use of calculators is allowed, and a calculator will be provided.

PERFORMANCE TEST: A performance test will also be held at a later date, to be announced. The written test will be a ranking test and the performance test will be a qualifying (pass/fail) test. You must pass both the written and performance tests to be considered for appointment. You will not be called to the performance test unless you have passed the written test. If you pass the performance test your final score for the examination will be the score that you achieve on the written test.

Candidates may be invited to the performance test in the order of the scores they achieve on the written test. The Civil Service Commission reserves the right to give the performance test to only as many candidates as are needed to fill available vacancies.

The test will be administered on a conventional personal computer (PC). You will be using a conventional PC keyboard, but you will not be using a mouse.

Subject of Performance Test: The test consists of three parts, each preceded by a separate practice session. It will test your ability to enter the kinds of information that dispatchers and related personnel must process for fire, police, and emergency medical services. You will not need any specific information prior to the test; rather, complete on-screen instructions will tell you all that you need to know to take the test. To pass, you must enter the data at a rate of at least 6,000 keystrokes per hour (which is equal to typing approximately 20 words per minute), with an accuracy rate of at least 97.5%.

Retest Policy for Performance Test: Candidates who fail the performance test will be permitted a retest which will be given on the same day as the original performance test.

Waivers of Performance Test: If you have passed a 911 keyboarding performance test administered by a local jurisdiction in New York State within four years of the written test, the performance test may be waived. If you request a waiver, you must submit verifiable evidence of qualifying. Information submitted must contain the title, location, and date of the performance test taken, as well as proof of passing.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY: If you have applied for any other civil service examinations to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.

If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must notify Glen Cove Civil Service of your intent to take both a State and a local government examination.  When taking both a State and a local government examination you will be required to take all your examinations at a State examination center.  You will be advised by letter when and where to report for your examinations. You must bring both the State and the local government admission card to the State test center.

If you have applied for another local government examination with another local civil service agency, call or write to each civil service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than two weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government civil service agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take your examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS:  Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  The New York State Department of Civil Service Commission will approve any reasonable request for accommodations by disabled candidates.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

Background Investigation: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov or from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday OR: by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the position.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE: A nonrefundable application fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  See the Application Fee Waiver section below for how the application fee may be waived.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: GlenCoveNY.gov

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ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

ADMISSION NOTICES: You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

(Issued 11/19/2024)

Applications are available on the Civil Service website GlenCoveNY.gov where you can…

Apply now for this examination -- CLICK HERE -- to download application

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Account Clerk 2025 (PDF)

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THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination for Account Clerk.

Exam Number 25022

This Exam Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Next Exam Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:  Applications for this title are accepted continuously and exams are given every year.  Applicants applying up to three weeks prior to the exam date will be allowed to take the exam on that date.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins within one month after the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years. Candidates already on the list may take the exam again to improve their listed score.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

LOCATION OF EXAM:  To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY:  The list established from this exam can be used to fill any current or anticipated full-time or part-time vacancy in the Glen Cove School District.  Currently, full-time positions exist in the City of Glen Cove, Glen Cove School District and the Glen Cove Housing Authority.

SALARY: $45,273 to $70,567 (2024 annual salary for City)

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the City of Glen Cove or villages contiguous to the City of Glen Cove for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the examination.  Contiguous villages include Glen Head, Sea Cliff, Locust Valley and Lattingtown.

NOTE:  Civil Service Law allows the appointing authority to give preference to candidates who are residents of the City of Glen Cove.  To be included in this certification of residents, a candidate must be a resident of Glen Cove at the time of the initial certification of residents until appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma OR;

(B) One year of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience in maintaining financial accounts and records.

DUTIES: Posts to journal or ledger accounts from appropriation, expense, invoice, payroll, receipts, voucher records and other original entry media; Prepares summary statements of ledger balances; Receives remittances by mail or in person, verifies amount, computes interest and penalties and posts to book of original entry; Issues receipts for monies received; Compiles payroll data, prepares and checks payrolls; Assists in maintaining labor, material and operational cost records; Verifies and reconciles account balances according to a prescribed procedure; Sorts, indexes and files requisitions, vouchers, ledger cards and other materials; Compiles data for and prepares simple financial and statistical reports; Classifies constantly recurring receipts and expenditures and distributes costs according to prescribed code; Reviews and checks routine account keeping records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy, completeness and proper extension; Operates computing, calculating, check writing and other office machines; Operates a computer terminal to enter data directly into the computer.

STUDY GUIDES:  Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service are available for this exam from the Civil Service Office or the Civil Service website GlenCoveNY.gov where you can Click Here For Account Clerk Test Guide .

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.  The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

1. OPERATIONS WITH LETTERS AND NUMBERS: These questions test your skills and abilities in operations involving alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each question which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers.

2. ARITHMETIC COMPUTATION WITH CALCULATOR: These questions test for the ability to use a calculator to do basic computations. Questions will involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You may also be asked to calculate averages, to use percents, and to round an answer to the nearest whole number. A hand-held calculator will be provided for use on this test. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone.

3. ARITHMETIC REASONING: These questions test your ability to solve an arithmetic problem presented in sentence or short paragraph form. You must read the problem, understand the situation presented, decide what must be done to solve it, and apply the appropriate arithmetic operation(s) in the appropriate order in order to determine the correct solution. Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is necessary. Questions may also involve the use of percents, decimals, and fractions. A hand-held calculator will be provided for use on this test. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone.

The use of a calculator is recommended.  A calculator will be provided for use on this test.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

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ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 (Issued 09/15/2020)

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Water Plant Operator 2025 (PDF)

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THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination for WATER PLANT OPERATOR / WATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE

Exam Number 25024

This Exam Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Next Exam Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:      Applications for this title are accepted continuously and exams are given every year.  Applicants applying up to three weeks prior to the exam date will be allowed to take the exam.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins within one month after the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years.  Candidates already on the list may take the exam again to improve their listed score.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

LOCATION OF EXAM:  To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY:  The list established from this exam can be used to fill any current or anticipated vacancy in the City of Glen Cove Water Department.  The Commission has deemed this examination program appropriate to fill Water Distribution Operator Trainee and Water Distribution Operator positions in addition to the titles above.  Please note that Civil Service Examinations may be held to establish eligible lists in titles for which there are no currently vacant positions.

SALARY: $43,980 to $74,809 (annually)

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the City of Glen Cove or villages contiguous to the City of Glen Cove for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the examination.  Contiguous villages include Glen Head, Sea Cliff, Locust Valley and Lattingtown.

NOTE:  Civil Service Law allows the appointing authority to give preference to candidates who are residents of the City of Glen Cove.  To be included in this certification of residents, a candidate must be a resident of Glen Cove at the time of the initial certification of residents until appointment.

STUDY GUIDES:  Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service are available for this exam from the Civil Service Office or the Civil Service website GlenCoveNY.gov where you can Click Here For Water Plant Operator Test Guide .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Trainee positions require eligibility for an appropriate Public Water Treatment and Purification Plant Operator's grade certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health and require successful completion of certificate program to complete the probationary period. Failure to obtain the necessary certification level will result in termination of employment.

Non-trainee positons require possession of an appropriate Public Water Treatment and Purification Plant Operator's grade certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health at the time of appointment. To be listed on a certification to such positions, a copy of the appropriate certificate must be furnished by the candidate at the time of canvas of the list.

All positions require possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate for the vehicles to be operated.

DUTIES:

When employed as a Water Distribution Operator Trainee: Performs study and reading assignments, observes demonstrations, and undergoes a course of instruction approved by the New York State Department of Health, necessary to qualify for a Grade D certificate and otherwise learns the techniques of operation and maintenance of a water distribution system; Learns and assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground water mains and other associated components including hydrants, water mains, water service lines, meters, valves and pumps; Learns and assists in the operation of motor and other equipment related to the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems including the operation of back hoes, Trucks, drills, and locating devices; Learns and assists in the testing for and repair of leaks in mains and services; Learns and assists in the reading of meters and recording of data; Learns and assists in the flushing of hydrants and operation of bleeders; Learns and assists in the initiation and termination of water service as appropriate; Learns and assists in the response to customers inquires and complaints regarding water service; Performs custodial duties in connection with the maintenance and repair of the distribution system’s buildings, grounds and equipment; Performs duties of increasing responsibility as assigned in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system.

When employed as a Water Distribution Operator: Performs the necessary course of instruction, approved by the New York State Department of Health, to maintain a Grade D Certificate and otherwise remains current in the techniques of operation and maintenance of a water distribution system; Installs, maintains and repairs underground water mains and other associated components including hydrants, water mains, water service lines, meters, valves and pumps; Operates motor and other equipment related to the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems including the operation of back hoes, trucks, drills, and locating devices; Tests for and repairs leaks in mains and services; Reads meters and record data; Flushes hydrants and operate bleeders; Initiates and terminates water service as appropriate; Performs custodial duties in connection with the maintenance and repair of the distribution system’s buildings and grounds and equipment; Responds to customers inquires and complaints regarding water service; Performs duties of increasing responsibility as assigned in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system.

When employed as a Water Plant Operator Trainee: Performs study and reading assignments, observes demonstrations, and undergoes a course of instruction approved by the New York State Department of Health, necessary to qualify for a Grade II-B certificate and otherwise learns the techniques of operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant and distribution system; Learns and assists in the operation and adjustment of pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment; Learns and assists in the inspection, maintenance and repair of pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; Learns and assists in taking samples of  water and  testing and treating water for color, odor, taste, alkalinity, residual chlorine, and other impediments to quality; Learns and assists in regulating and adjusting purification feeders, washing filters and settling basins; Learns and assists in the preparation and maintenance of activity records and reports; Learns and assists in installing and making repairs to water mains and services, hydrants, valves and meters; Learns and assists with maintenance of all plants and pumping stations buildings, grounds and equipment; Drives a vehicle between sites and operates equipment as required.

When employed as a Water Plant Operator: Performs the necessary course of instruction, approved by the New York State Department of Health, to maintain a Grade I-B or a II-B Certificate and otherwise remains current in the techniques of operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant and distribution system; Operates and adjusts pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment; Inspects, maintains and repairs pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; Takes samples of water and tests and treats water for color, odor, taste, alkalinity, residual chlorine, and other impediments to quality; Regulates and adjusts purification feeders, washing filters and settling basins; Treats water with proper chemicals to insure purity; Prepares and maintains activity records and reports; Installs and makes repairs to water mains and services, hydrants, valves and meters; Maintains all plants and pumping stations buildings, grounds and equipment including custodial duties; Provides training to subordinate employees in completion of duties; May install remote meters and make taps on water mains; May operate backhoe and trucks; May make inspections for cross connections, test back flow prevention devices and keep records; Drives a vehicle between sites and operates equipment as required.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.  The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

MECHANICAL APTITUDE: These questions test your ability to identify and understand how basic mechanical instruments such as motors and gears work.

SAFETY PRACTICES: These questions test your knowledge of basic safety practices.

TOOLS AND READING OF SCALES AND GAUGES: These questions test your ability to recognize or identify basic tools and their common uses and to make accurate readings of various types of dials, scales and gauges.

ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY AND GENERAL SCIENCE: These questions test your knowledge of basic processes and concepts in chemistry and general science.

UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL: These questions test how well you comprehend written material.

BASIC MATHEMATICS: These questions test your ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve basic arithmetic problems that might be encountered in water and wastewater treatment plant operations. Questions may also involve the use of fractions, decimals, averages, and percents.

The use of a calculator is recommended.  A calculator will be provided for use on this test.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

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ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 (Issued 7/21/2015)

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Secretary 2025 (PDF)

THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Announces an Open-Competitive Examination for Secretary.

Exam Number 60019160

EXAM DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2025.

LAST FILING DATE: Applications must be received by or postmarked by the close of business on Friday, January 24, 2025.

LOCATION OF EXAM: To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: The list established from this exam will be used to fill any current or anticipated vacancy in the City of Glen Cove or Glen Cove School District. Please note that Civil Service Examinations may be held to establish eligible lists in titles for which there are no currently vacant positions.

SALARY: $51,161 to $76,455 (2025 Starting Salary for City).

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the County of Nassau County for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date.

NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates who are residents of the City of Glen Cove.

DUTIES: Prepares correspondence, documents, records and other written material in final or draft form using computer software from handwritten, rough drafts, marked copy, oral recordings or data from various equipment as the source material; Transcribes correspondence from dictation equipment; Composes and prepares correspondence on matters where policies and procedures are well defined; Maintains and updates database/spreadsheet records on a personal computer; Screens callers or visitors to determine the nature of the inquiry and refers to appropriate party or office and answers inquiries as appropriate; Schedules conferences, meetings and makes travel arrangements; Establishes and maintains confidential and general office files; Explains established program policies and procedures to the general public/clients and obtains routine information for program purposes; Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail; Checks, codes and processes requisitions, claims and bills; Prepares and maintains financial, statistical and personnel records; Monitors and tracks status of program activities; Orders supplies and materials; Collects and gathers information to be used as a basis for reports and memoranda and prepares summaries; Transmits instructions from supervisor to staff and follows up to ensure deadlines are met; Answers telephone and gives out information.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

(A) An Associate’s Degree in secretarial science or a closely related field and one (1) year of clerical experience which involved the operation of a computer for word-processing, database or spreadsheet applications; or

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience as defined in (a); or

(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

Note: Refer to the Commission’s Policy on Accreditation of Degrees.

STUDY GUIDES:  Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service may be available for this exam. Check for details by contacting the Civil Service Office or visiting the Civil Service website.  See the contact information at the end of this posting.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.  The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

Grammar/Usage/Punctuation; The grammar and usage questions test for the ability to apply the basic rules of grammar and usage. The punctuation questions test for a knowledge of the correct placement of punctuation marks in sentences. You will be presented with sets of four sentences from each of which you must choose the sentence that contains a grammatical, usage, or punctuation error.

Keyboarding practices: These questions test for a knowledge of preferred practices in such areas as letter format, capitalization, hyphenation, plurals, possessives, word division, word and figure style for numbers, and common proofreading marks. In addition, there will be a passage to proofread followed by questions on how to correct the errors in the passage.

Spelling These questions test for the ability to spell words that are used in written business communications.

Principles of word processing: These questions are designed to test for features, capabilities and use of word processors. They may cover, but not necessarily be confined to, entering and editing text; using menus and commands; accessing, saving and printing documents.

Working with office records: These questions test your ability to work with office records. The test consists of two or more sets of questions, each set concerning a different problem. Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of numerical data from several sources; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents. You should bring with you a hand-held battery- or solar-powered calculator for use on this test. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone.

Office practices 01: These questions test for a knowledge of generally agreed-upon practices governing the handling of situations which office support staff, typists, and secretaries encounter in their work, as well as knowledge of efficient and effective methods used to accomplish office tasks. The questions will cover such topics as planning workflow; setting priorities; dealing effectively with staff, visitors, and callers; filing and retrieving information; safeguarding confidentiality; using office equipment; and making procedural decisions and recommendations which contribute to a well-managed office.

The use of calculators is recommended, and a calculator will be provided.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY: If you have applied for any other civil service examinations to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.

If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must notify Glen Cove Civil Service of your intent to take both a State and a local government examination.  When taking both a State and a local government examination you will be required to take all your examinations at a State examination center.  You will be advised by letter when and where to report for your examinations. You must bring both the State and the local government admission card to the State test center.

If you have applied for another local government examination with another local civil service agency, call or write to each civil service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than two weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government civil service agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take your examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS:  Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  The New York State Department of Civil Service Commission will approve any reasonable request for accommodations by disabled candidates.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY:  In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

ACCREDITATION OF DEGREES: Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If a degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible to pay any required evaluation fee.

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov or from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday OR: by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the position.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE: A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  See the Application Fee Waiver section below for how the application fee may be waived.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: GlenCoveNY.gov

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ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

ADMISSION NOTICES: You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

(Issued 12/24/2024)

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Security Guard 2025 (PDF)

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THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Announces an Open-Competitive Examination for Security Guard.

Exam Number 60005670

EXAM DATE:                  Saturday, March 15, 2025.

LAST FILING DATE:     Applications must be received by or postmarked by the close of business on Friday, February 7, 2025.

LOCATION OF EXAM:  To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: The list established from this exam will be used to fill any current or anticipated full-time or part-time vacancy in the City of Glen Cove or Glen Cove School District and any potential full-time positions. Please note that Civil Service Examinations may be held to establish eligible lists in titles for which there are no currently vacant positions.

SALARY: $31,251 Annually

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Waived for this examination.

NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates who are residents of the City of Glen Cove.

DUTIES: Periodically tours buildings, grounds and other designated areas to ensure that doors, windows, gates and equipment are secured properly; Turns key at each watch clock station at specified intervals; Reports any unusual conditions to superiors or proper authorities; Performs a variety of unskilled tasks including operating elevator, custodial work, answering telephone and directing public; Questions unauthorized personnel and checks vehicles entering public grounds.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must possess at time of application and maintain throughout employment a valid Security Guard license from the New York State Department of State’s Division of Licensing Services.

STUDY GUIDES: Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service is available for this exam at https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/test_guides/Safety_Security_Series_TestGuide.pdf . Check for details by contacting the Civil Service Office or visiting the Civil Service website.  See the contact information at the end of this posting.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.  The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

Preparing written material: These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.

Applying written information in a safety and security setting: These questions evaluate your ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, directives, written narratives and other related material. You will be required to read a set of information and to appropriately apply the information to situations similar to those typically experienced in a public safety and security service setting. All information needed to answer the questions is contained in the rules, regulations, etc. which are cited.

Following directions (maps): These questions test your ability to follow physical/geographic directions using street maps or building maps. You will have to read and understand a set of directions and then use them on a simple map.

The use of calculators is allowed, and a calculator will be provided.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY: If you have applied for any other civil service examinations to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.

If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must notify Glen Cove Civil Service of your intent to take both a State and a local government examination.  When taking both a State and a local government examination you will be required to take all your examinations at a State examination center.  You will be advised by letter when and where to report for your examinations. You must bring both the State and the local government admission card to the State test center.

If you have applied for another local government examination with another local civil service agency, call or write to each civil service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than two weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government civil service agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take your examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS:  Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  The New York State Department of Civil Service Commission will approve any reasonable request for accommodations by disabled candidates.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

Background Investigation: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts:  Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov or from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday OR: by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the position.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE: A nonrefundable application fee of $25.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  See the Application Fee Waiver section below for how the application fee may be waived.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: GlenCoveNY.gov

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ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

ADMISSION NOTICES: You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

(Issued 12/17/2024)

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Custodian 2025 (PDF)

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THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination for Custodian.

Exam Number 20255301

This Exam Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Next Exam Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:  Applications for this title are accepted continuously and exams are given every year.  Applicants applying up to three weeks prior to the exam date will be allowed to take the exam on that date.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins within one month after the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years.  Candidates already on the list may take the exam again to improve their listed score.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

LOCATION OF EXAM: To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY:  The list established from this exam can be used to fill any current or anticipated full-time or part-time vacancy in the Glen Cove School District.  Currently, full-time positions exist in the Glen Cove School District.

SALARY: $38,170 (2015-2016 annual salary)

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the City of Glen Cove or villages contiguous to the City of Glen Cove for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the examination.  Contiguous villages include Glen Head, Sea Cliff, Locust Valley and Lattingtown.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

(A) One (1) year of experience in building cleaning and maintenance activities OR;

(B) One (1) year of experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter or steam boiler fireman OR;

(C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

STUDY GUIDES:  Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service are available for this exam from the Civil Service Office or the Civil Service website GlenCoveNY.gov where you can Click Here For Custodian Test Guide

DUTIES: Sweeps, mops, washes walls, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties; Empties waste baskets and disposes of rubbish; Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies; Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves and generally maintains grounds; Paints rooms and equipment; Repairs furniture and makes plumbing and electrical repairs; Operates a low-pressure boiler; Directs traffic for protection of school children; Removes snow and ice from steps and sidewalks; Does semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.  The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

1. CLEANING TOOLS AND THEIR USES: These questions test your knowledge of various cleaning tools and equipment commonly used by janitors and custodians on the job.  You are shown drawings of various tools and equipment.  You will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the questions correctly.

2. TOOLS USED FOR MINOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR: These questions test your knowledge of various tools and equipment. You are shown drawings of tools and equipment used in minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair.  You will be required to recognize the tools and know their proper uses in order to answer the questions correctly.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES IN CUSTODIAL WORK: These questions test your knowledge of basic proper safety and health practices in areas of cleaning, building operation and maintenance and other areas relevant to custodians and janitors at the entrance level. You are presented with drawings showing situations of health and safety, which can be found in the work area.  You are required to recognize any unhealthy, unsafe, or otherwise hazardous conditions and know how to correct them in order to answer the questions.

The use of a calculator is recommended.  A calculator will be provided for use on this test.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

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ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

(Issued 4/1/04)

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Clerk 2024 (PDF)

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THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examinations for Clerk.

Exam Number 20251012

This Exam Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Next Exam Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:          Applications for this series are accepted continuously and exams are given every year.  Applicants applying up to three weeks prior to the exam date will be allowed to take the exam.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible lists in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins within one month after the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years.  Candidates already on the lists may take the exam again to improve their listed scores.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

LOCATION OF EXAM:     To be announced.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:  Applicants for this continuous recruitment program can apply throughout the year as described below. Candidates passing this exam will have their names placed on the Clerk list which will be used to fill positions in the following titles: Clerk, Typist, Library Clerk and any other titles deemed appropriate by this Commission.  Candidates not possessing a high school diploma or its equivalence will be restricted from appointment to the Library Clerk title.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY:  The list established from this exam can be used to fill any current or anticipated full-time vacancy in the City of Glen Cove, Glen Cove School District, Glen Cove Housing Authority or Glen Cove Library.

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of the City of Glen Cove or villages contiguous to the City of Glen Cove for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the examination.  Contiguous villages include Glen Head, Sea Cliff, Locust Valley and Lattingtown.

NOTE:  Civil Service Law allows the appointing authority to give preference to candidates who are residents of the City of Glen Cove.  To be included in this certification of residents, a candidate must be a resident of Glen Cove at the time of the initial certification of residents until appointment.

STARTING SALARY:              Clerk                      Typist                   Library Clerk
                                               $37,004                  $37,495                       $29,941

STUDY GUIDES:  Study guides prepared by the NYS Department of Civil Service are available for this exam from the Civil Service Office or the Civil Service website GlenCoveNY.gov where you can Click Here For Clerk Test Guide .

Typical Work Activities:

Clerk: Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials; Answers telephone, providing information to callers, taking messages, and making appointments; Issues and records applications, licenses and permits; Maintains time records, payroll data, AND attendance records; Assists in the preparation of routine reports; Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks; Collects money and accounts for monies received; Makes entries on cards or bills or in ledger from original sources; Pulls material from files and maintains charge-out records; Operates mimeograph, photostat, simple computing and other office machines; Makes arithmetical computations and compiles simple statical reports; May relieve telephone switchboard operators; May operate a typewriter; May operate a computer terminal to enter data directly into the computer; May be assigned in varying capacities in other departments.

Typist: Types forms, records, reports, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, requisitions, payrolls, schedules, index cards, time cards, class lists, attendance records and other materials; Answers telephone, giving out routine information to callers, taking messages and making appointments; Collects money and accounts for monies received; Addresses envelopes on a typewriter; Files correspondence, records and other materials; Cuts and proofreads stencils; Issues and records applications, licenses and permits; Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks; Makes arithmetical computations of fees and taxes; Makes entries on cards, or bills, or in ledger from original sources; Operates a computer terminal to enter data directly into the computer; May relieve telephone switchboard operators; May operate mimeograph, photostat, adding, duplicating, and other office machines.

Library Clerk: Arranges or files materials according to library filing rules; Performs routine searches of and updates to computer records; Issues borrowers cards according to library procedures; Performs routine circulation, reserve and overdue functions; Makes and checks routine arithmetic computations; Answers the telephone and takes messages; Call patrons to deliver messages or information on library materials; Types cards, lists, labels, or short entries on forms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Clerk:  None.

Typist:  None.

Library Clerk:  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test that you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.  The written test will be for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

1. SPELLING: These questions test your ability to spell words that are used in written business communications.

2. ALPHABETIZING: These questions test your ability to file material in alphabetical order.

3. RECORD KEEPING: These questions evaluate your ability to perform common record keeping tasks. The test consists of two or more sets of questions; each set concerning a different problem.  Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of data from several sources; scheduling; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents.

4. CLERICAL OPERATIONS WITH LETTERS AND NUMBERS: These questions test your skills and abilities in clerical operations involving, comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each question which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers.

The use of a calculator is recommended.  A calculator will be provided for use on this test.

PERFORMANCE TEST:  The Typetest performance test has been discontinued, and typing skill is now determined during the probationary period.  It is expected that incumbents in the typist class that type at a rate of at least 35 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy at hire would reach a level of acceptable proficiency during the probationary period.  The School District bears sole authority in determining if a Typist probationer’s typing skill is deemed satisfactory.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

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ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

 Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

  (Issued 5/18/04)

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Librarian I 2024 (PDF)

THE GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination for Librarian I.

Exam Number 11789

About this series:  Applications for this title are accepted continuously.  This examination is an evaluation of a candidates training and experience that must be submitted online through a computer.  Approved applicants will receive instructions for the examination upon approval of their application, and they will have 30 days to complete the online questionnaire.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins within one month after the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years.  Candidates already on the list may take the exam again to improve their listed score.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: To fill any current or anticipated, full-time or part-time vacancy in the Glen Cove Library.

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Waived for this examination series.

STARTING SALARY: $66,455 annually (full-time)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's professional certificate at time of application and possession of New York State Public Librarian's professional certificate at time of appointment.

DUTIES: Provides reference and reader's advisory services and instruction to library users; Performs original cataloging and classification and record editing; Performs collection development by recommending titles for purchase and/or deletion; Plans and implements library programs for adults and children; Compiles bibliographies and functions as subject specialist; Performs on-line database searches, and search training; Serves as a liaison for library services to community groups or other libraries; Designs and produces public relations and library instruction materials; Prepares statistical and/or narrative reports, memoranda and correspondence; Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional and volunteer personnel in assigned tasks; Keeps informed of professional developments through participation in professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and reading professional material.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Personnel Office in City Hall at 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542.  Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire.

Approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire within 30 days of receiving the directions notice.  NOTE: Candidates may be credited with training and experience gained up to the date the Training and Experience Questionnaire was submitted.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

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ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 (Issued 3/21/17)

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EMT Basic Posting PDF Version

The GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination for Emergency Medical Technician (Basic).

Exam Number 20091 

About this series: Applications for this title are accepted continuously.  This examination is an evaluation of a candidates training and experience based on the exam application and any included supporting documents.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins upon the Commission’s rating of the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years.  Candidates already on the list may apply for the exam again to improve their score.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

APPLICATION FEE: $10 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: To fill any current or anticipated, full-time or part-time vacancy in the City of Glen Cove.

STARTING SALARY:  $23.00 per hour (part-time)

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:  Waived for this examination series. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of one of the following certificates issued by the New York State Department of Health:

(a) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate; OR

(b) Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Certificate;

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

DUTIES:  Safely operates specially equipped vehicle to respond to medical emergencies when dispatched or otherwise notified of emergency; Assesses patient situation and diagnoses the patient’s medical condition determining course of action and treatment and effects the same; Applies rescue techniques and knowledge to effect the safety of persons trapped in vehicles and those otherwise stranded, marooned, or endangered by unusual circumstances; Applies splints or other immobilization devices to reduce dislocation on the scene, as required aids in extricating accident victims from damaged vehicles, while giving emergency medical treatment during the process; Provides basic life support service to stabilize person in life threatening situations resulting from trauma and other medical emergencies including administration of oxygen, suctioning, inserting airways, artificial and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency childbirth, limited medications, anti-shock suit, AED and other medical tasks;  Uses a variety of emergency medical equipment in giving emergency treatment on the scene and in transit such as cervical collars, air splints, suction equipment, cold bags, oxygen and resuscitation equipment, ventilators, airways, pulse oximeter, AED etc.; Determines appropriate medical facility to which patient will be transported and transports patient while providing ongoing medical care on route as necessary; While transporting trauma victims, obtains vital information to be relayed to hospital personnel, such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, medical history, etc..; Operates a two-way radio for a voice medical emergency radio link with medical control for hospital notification and on-line medical control; Follows all safety procedures including emergency vehicle operation, exposure to bodily fluids, use of personal protective equipment, disposal of medical waste, decontamination of equipment and techniques for proper lifting of patients; Complies with regulations in handling deceased; Maintains proficiency and New York State Emergency Medical Technician certification; May assist with emergency medical training of volunteer EMS personnel and firefighters; May assist in the development and implementation of an operational plan for major catastrophes and natural disasters in order to respond to medical emergencies; Maintains the ambulance and rescue vehicles and their equipment in a ready state including cleaning and decontamination; Orders, maintains and safeguards an inventory of drug and medical supplies and materials to stock the rescue vehicles; Checks emergency vehicle medical equipment daily to insure proper working order; Periodically checks lights and sirens on the emergency vehicle to insure proper operating conditions; Performs routine maintenance and custodial work on equipment and facility when not performing other duties; Maintains records of emergency responses, patient treatment and problems encountered and their solutions rendered in the course of their shift; Maintains required records and/or reports regarding ambulance and emergency medical activities; Prepares a variety of records and reports related to emergency medical care given; Sends reports to appropriate agencies and distributes as necessary throughout the department. 

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience.  You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license or documentation indicating eligibility for licensure.  Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each.  Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date. 

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

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ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination. 

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification. 

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 

(Issued 11/17/09)

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EMT Advanced 2024 (PDF)

The GLEN COVE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination for Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced).

Exam Number 20092 

About this series: Applications for this title are accepted continuously.  This examination is an evaluation of a candidates training and experience based on the exam application and any included supporting documents.  Successful candidates will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of their final score, regardless of the date on which they take the test.  A candidate's eligibility for appointment begins upon the Commission’s rating of the exam and will remain in effect for 4 years.  Candidates already on the list may apply for the exam again to improve their score.  The Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify this Continuous Recruitment program at any time.

APPLICATION FEE: $25 Check or Money Order made out to the City of Glen Cove.  See the below Application Fee Details section for additional information.

LOCATION OF POSITION/VACANCY: To fill any current or anticipated, full-time or part-time vacancy in the City of Glen Cove.

STARTING SALARY:  $57,115 to $92,521 annually (2024 salary for full-time positions); $27.00 per hour (for part-time positions)

GENERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:  Waived for this examination series.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of one of the following certificates issued by the New York State Department of Health:

(a) Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care Certificate; OR

(b) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

DUTIES: Safely operates specially equipped vehicle to respond to medical emergencies when dispatched or otherwise notified of emergency; Assesses patient situation and diagnoses the patient’s medical condition determining course of action and treatment and affects the same; Applies rescue techniques and knowledge to effect the safety of persons trapped in vehicles and those otherwise stranded, marooned, or endangered by unusual circumstances; Applies temporary casts, splints or other immobilization devices to reduce dislocation on the scene, as required aids in extricating accident victims from damaged vehicles, while giving emergency medical treatment during the process; Provides advance life support service to stabilize person in life threatening situations resulting from trauma and other medical emergencies including administration of oxygen, suctioning, inserting airways, artificial and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency childbirth, electrocardiogram, administering and monitoring injections, anti-shock suit, defibrillation and other direct medical tasks;  Uses a variety of emergency medical equipment in giving emergency treatment on the scene and in transit such as cervical collars, air splints, suction equipment, poison kit, cold bags, oxygen and resuscitation equipment, ventilators, airways, pulse tachometer, electrocardiograms, defibrillators etc.; Determines appropriate medical facility to which patient will be transported and transports patient while providing ongoing medical care on route as necessary; While transporting trauma victims, obtains vital information to be relayed to hospital personnel, such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, medical history, doctor's and relative's names, etc..; Operates a two-way radio for a voice medical emergency radio link with the hospital emergency room to enable trauma victim's condition to be diagnosed and life maintaining instructions to be relayed to the ambulance and appropriate action taken; Monitors and transmits vital signs of pulse, blood pressure and respiration and transmits biomedical information via telemetry such as electrocardiograms; Collects blood specimens for diagnostic testing as necessary; Follows all safety procedures including emergency vehicle operation, exposure to bodily fluids, use of personal protective equipment, disposal of medical waste, decontamination of equipment and techniques for proper lifting of patients; Complies with regulations in handling deceased; Maintains proficiency and New York State Emergency Medical Technician certification;

Assists with emergency medical training of volunteer EMS personnel and firefighters and coordinates emergency medical service on site; May assist in the development and implementation of an operational plan for major catastrophes and natural disasters in order to respond to medical emergencies; Maintains the ambulance and rescue vehicles and their equipment in a ready state including cleaning and decontamination; Orders, maintains and safeguards an inventory of drug and medical supplies and materials to stock the rescue vehicles; Checks emergency vehicle medical equipment daily to insure proper working order; Periodically checks lights and sirens on the emergency vehicle to insure proper operating conditions; Performs routine maintenance and custodial work on equipment and facility when not performing other duties; Maintains records of emergency responses, patient treatment and problems encountered and their solutions rendered in the course of their shift; Maintains required records and/or reports regarding ambulance and emergency medical activities; Sends reports to appropriate agencies and distributes as necessary throughout the department; Prepares a variety of records and reports related to emergency medical care given.

 SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience.  You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license or documentation indicating eligibility for licensure.  Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each.  Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.

CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you have applied for any other Civil Service examination to be given on the same test date for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, excluding New York City, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site.  If you have applied for both State and local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.  If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service agency to make arrangements.  You must make your request for these arrangements no later than 2 weeks before the date of the examinations.  You must notify all local government Civil Service Agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take the examination.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION/DISABLED CANDIDATES/MILITARY MEMBERS: Applicants whose religious observances, religious practices or military service prevent their taking examinations on the scheduled date and disabled candidates who require special accommodations to take the test should indicate the need for special arrangements by checking the “Special Arrangement” box on the front of the applications.  Candidates who are called to military service after filing an application should send a request for an alternate test date to the City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission as soon as possible before the test date.

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS: If you apply for an examination during the filing period but are on active military duty on the date the examination is scheduled, you may request a military makeup examination.  You must contact The City of Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission for more information.  If you are on active duty or discharged after the filing period has begun, you may apply for the examination up to ten days before the date of the test.

This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and the City of Glen Cove Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

APPLICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the City of Glen Cove website GlenCoveNY.gov OR from the office of the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission, City Of Glen Cove, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 during any weekday from the posting date through the last filing deadline (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday OR by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope with the applicant’s name and address on it, requesting an application for the examination.  Applications received/postmarked after the filing deadline will not be accepted.

The applicant should make certain every question on the application is answered, and that the application is complete in all respects.  All statements made by the candidates in their application are subject to verification.  Candidates will be notified of the disposition of their applications.  The Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission does not acknowledge receipt of applications and does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

APPLICATION FEE DETAILS: A nonrefundable application fee is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply.  The required fee(s) must accompany your application(s).  Please make your personal check or money order payable to the “City of Glen Cove”.  Please write your name and examination number(s) on the check or money order.  Cash will not be accepted.  This fee may be waived.  See the Application Fee Waiver section of this posting for details.  Applicants who do not submit the required fee or receive a waiver of application fee will be denied admission to the test.  Applicants whose personal check is returned for whatever reason will be assessed an additional administrative charge of $35.00.  Applicants whose personal checks are returned are to pay the required fee and administrative charge before being admitted to the exam, or they will be denied admission to the exam.  If an application is disapproved, your fee will not be refunded.  You should carefully review the announced minimum qualifications and any residency requirements.  Applications received after the above posted last filing date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification.  If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” forms are available at the Civil Service Office or on-line at: https://cdn.townweb.com/glencoveny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Application-Fee-Waiver.pdf

Click Here for Application Fee Waiver

ADMISSION NOTICES:  You will be notified of the time and place of the examination.  If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test five (5) days before the date of the examination, call the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission at (516) 676-4814.  Do not interpret a notice to appear for the examination to mean that you have been found to meet fully the announced requirements.  Applicants are admitted to the examination on the basis of statements made on their application.  These statements may not be reviewed and/or verified until after the examination has been given.  At that time, those candidates who are disqualified after taking the test will not receive a score.

ALTERNATE TEST DATES: Alternate test dates may be arranged upon review of the circumstances according to the Alternate Test Date Policy established by this department.  Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged.  Your request with written documentation must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than (10) ten business days preceding the examination date.  If an emergency prevents you from appearing for the examination, please notify this office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the test date providing verifiable documentation of the reason.  A determination will be made if you will be allowed an alternate test date.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans or disabled veterans who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for Veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the date of the application for examination and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list.  Applications for Veteran’s credits are available from this office.  Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted Veteran’s Credits in examinations.  Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive additional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law and that the candidate either received an honorable discharge or was released under honorable conditions in order to be certified at a score including the Veteran’s credit.

CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

RIGHT TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL EXAM:  In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 51-3, any employee who believes that a promotion examination should be held for filling any vacancy in this title may submit to the Glen Cove Civil Service Commission a request, in writing, for a promotion examination, stating their reasons why it is practicable and in the public interest to fill the vacancy by promotion examination.

Background Investigation:  Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.   Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification. 

Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.  Eligible candidates may be required to pay a fingerprint-processing fee associated with this special requirement.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Glen Cove Municipal Civil Service Commission of any change in name or address.  No attempt will be made to locate any candidate who has moved.

The City of Glen Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 

(Issued 11/17/09)

GlenCoveNY.gov

Apply now for this examination -- CLICK HERE -- to download application

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