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The Office of Civil Service located inside the municipal building will be closed until futher notice.
Those interested in employment or exams
may return applications/fees via email or drop-box located on the west side of the building
We apologize for any inconvenience.
ALL EXAMS ARE POSTPONED
Any applicant for the Firefighter's exam for 04/25/2020 will be notified by phone or email of the future rescheduled date.
No further applications will be accepted.
Revised 04/01/2020 Stay Healthy, Clean, and Safe
CivilService@tonawandacity.com
Current Civil Service Exams and/or Vacancy Information:
FireFighter Exam
Summer Seasonal Positions (multiple)
Cleaners
School Nurse
LPN School Health Office
Check back for more exam/vacancy a
announcements
Email Notification Announcement
Applications are accepted from January 1st thru December 31st of each year for Non-Competitive and Labor Class positions that may come up within the City and special districts during that calendar year.
Application PDF form
MANDATORY Background Check Authorization Form to be filed with all applications
Summer/Seasonal Application PFD
Summer/Seasonal Application with Background Check Authorization- RETURNING Employees PDF
Firefighter Agility (CPAT)
Firefighter Job Specifications
Police Officer Physical Agility Information
Police Officer Medical Release Form
Exam Fee Waiver Application For unemployed Head of Households
Any exam given in multiple locations on the same day can be cross-filed per NYS Civil Service: Click for Cross-File Form. Must be submitted with Examination Application.
If you cannot take the exam on the date scheduled, you may be able to schedule an alternate test date. Click the following to see if you are eligible for another date: Civil Service Alternate Test Date Policy.
Applications for examinations should only be filled out and provided to the Civil Service Commission Office when there are exams announced and the last date for the filing of applications has not passed. Exam fees must be included with the application unless filing for an exam fee waiver as an unemployed head of household. (Waiver form must be submitted with application).
* Notice to candidates who took the December 2, 2017 Police Officer Examination: It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide a college transcript to the Commission office verifying that they have met the minimum requirements before they can be certified for appointment. Contact the office regarding transcripts at 695-8626 or e-mail: civilservice@tonawandacity.com
* Notice to candidates who took the March 19, 2016 Firefighter Examination: It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide a copy of their New York State basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate to the Commission office verifying that they have met the minimum requirements before they can be certified for appointment. Contact the office regarding certificates at 695-8626 or e-mail: civilservice@tonawandacity.com
Please call Civil Service Department at 695-8626 for more information.
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