End of the year civil service news
New York is holding a Civil Service exam for certain management jobs for the first time in three years. In March 2009, tests for Professional Careers and Professional Careers (Diversity Management) will be held. If you are interested in either of these tests, you must possess a bachelor’s degree or plan to earn one before August 31, 2009 and must register by January 5, 2009. For more details, visit the state Civil Service website here.
College seniors and recent graduates interested in how the city government works should check out New York City’s Urban Fellows Program, sponsored by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services. This nine-month fellowship provides the opportunity to work in various city agencies and the mayor’s office. Individuals interested should submit their applications prior to January 9, 2009. More information can be found on the DCAS website.
For anyone who enjoys a good laugh and supporting children with autism, there will be a comedy show featuring retired city cops and firefighters on January 10, 2009 at The Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington, Long Island at 7:00 pm. Tickets range from $30 to $75 and all proceeds go to the ELIJA School in Levittown. For more information contact Tim Dwyer at (917) 612-8439.
