Yes. If you have applied for an exam that requires this test (see the exam announcement), the Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources reserves the right to waive the qualifying test under specific conditions. Please check the appropriate box on the last page of the application.
The Job Training Partnership Act / Workforce Investment is eligible through a state or local social service agency. If you are eligible for an examination fee waiver, please check the appropriate box on the front of the application.
Yes, a waiver of examination fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of examination 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.
Yes, a $15 ($25 for uniform titles) examination fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the Director of Finance must accompany your application.
No, you must complete the employment experience section entirely, being sure to answer all questions, provide complete dates of employment (month / year), number of hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your work experience.
Most examinations do not require you to be a Chautauqua County resident. For those positions that do have a residency requirement, the information will be stated on the exam announcement.
Whether you are interested in a tested or non-tested position, the same application form must be completed. This form is available at the County of Chautauqua Department of Human Resources Office in Mayville, New York and online.
We recommend you check the the available job opportunities on this site often so that you do not miss the opportunity to apply.
The New York State Constitution and New York State Civil Service Law mandate that public employees must be hired for jobs on the basis of their merit and fitness. In practical terms, “merit and fitness” means finding people who are best suited to perform a particular job. Civil Service jobs can be divided into two areas: positions that require participants to compete in an examination and positions that do not require competitive examination.