NYC civil service exam: Here are the salaries for positions open in November

The New York City civil service exam schedule is open for November, and some jobs pay more than others.

The application period for exams opened Nov. 6.

Exam applications currently open include: benefits opportunity specialist; caseworker; computer operations manager; construction project manager; eligibility specialist; forester; plumber‘s helper; plumber’s helper (CUNY); police communications technician; public health epidemiologist.

Open, competitive, computer-based tests are administered throughout each month for various positions. If you meet the basic requirements of the job, you can apply for your exam online at Online Application System (OASys) or at one of the Computer-Based Testing and Application Centers (CTAC).

Most exams have a deadline of Nov. 26.

The application remains open for call center representative, emergency medical specialist-EMT (fire) and emergency medical specialist trainee through Nov. 26.

Applications for for public safety exam level I are available until Nov. 29. Jobs in the public safety exam level I include: sanitation enforcement agent; school safety agent; special officer; traffic enforcement agent.

The deadline to apply for police communications technician is Sept. 28, 2025.

Here is the starting salary, deadline and job description for each career, according to the city.

Benefits opportunity specialist

Salary: $47,708

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Benefits Opportunity Specialists under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgement and decision making and in accordance with agency policies and procedures, federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies, provide economic support and other economic opportunity services and supportive services to persons in need and ensure household needs are met.

Caseworker

Salary: $46,689

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Caseworkers, under supervision, with some latitude for independent action and decision-making, provide social services to clients/patients, such as recipients of public assistance, SNAP, and/or medical assistance, child care assistance, adults receiving or needing institutional care or protective services, and homeless adults/families; identify, develop, and implement social service plans for such individuals; may determine the eligibility for these services; and may perform advocacy for social services and health-related services, counseling, and investigative activities.

Computer operations manager

Salary: Salaries will be commensurate with the level of responsibility of the assignment.

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Computer Operations Managers, under various levels of managerial or executive direction, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision-making, are responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the operation and maintenance of computers, data storage or related data/telecommunications equipment in an IT (Information Technology) unit.

Construction project manager

Salary: $64,242

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: This is a supervisory technical class of positions with varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility encompassing construction project management work and the oversight of construction work necessary for constructing, rehabilitating, renovating and maintaining public buildings, structures, infrastructures, facilities and grounds or publicly owned subsidized or regulated residential buildings.

Eligibility specialist

Salary: $40,957

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Eligibility Specialists, under varying degrees of supervision and of latitude for independent judgment, and in accordance with agency policies/procedures and federal/state laws and regulations, establishes initial eligibility and/or continuing eligibility for assistance, for individuals applying for government benefits/services, including but not limited to, Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid, by reviewing applications, documents required for recertification, and other documents mailed in or submitted electronically by applicants or recipients, and by accessing the agency’s computer and paper files.

Forester

Salary: $48,870

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Foresters implement professional forestry plans regarding the selection, planting, pruning, repairing, spraying, removal, and inspection of city trees; collect data for work load planning and computer model simulation of work to be done by contractors for stump removal, tree pruning, tree planting and related urban forestry contracts; serve as borough liaison to central office staff for assigned contract work; prepare detailed specifications of agency forestry contracts; attend preconstruction meetings to discuss contract specifications, schedules and payment procedures; monitor daily progress of agency contractors and prepares daily status reports on agency contract work; report results and recommendations to supervisors; collect statistical data concerning mensuration measurements, silvics indicators, and physiological parameters in order to maintain a complete and accurate borough or citywide tree inventory update; modify micro and macro EDP software programs as required; provide professional support and follow-up on consultancy with private and municipal agencies and private individuals on forestry-related matters; conduct research and provides entomological and pathological surveys required for the development of plans and programs regarding forestry methods, practices and procedures; as a member of a team, participate in the preparation of reports for proposals, analyses and budget requests; may supervise subordinate employees involved in professional forestry activities; operate and maintain technical and professional instruments, kits and tools in the performance of the above mentioned professional research and survey duties; operate motorized equipment and vehicles incidental to the performance of these duties.

Plumber’s helper

Salary: $43.48 per hour for a 35-hour work week

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Plumber’s Helpers, under direct supervision, assist plumbers in the installation, maintenance and repair of piping and tubing for water, gas, waste, soil, fuel and vent lines. They assist plumbers in the installation of plumbing fixtures, including tanks, sprinklers and fire suppression systems; carry tools, working materials and equipment, and prepare set-up at work locations; move heavy valves, piping and fixtures; cut, drill or otherwise prepare openings as may be necessary for installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes or fixtures; use acetylene torches; cut and thread pipe with hand or electrically operated tools; clean up work areas; and may operate a motor vehicle.

Plumber’s helper (CUNY)

Salary: $43.48 per hour for a 35-hour work week

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Plumber’s Helpers (CUNY), under direct supervision, assist plumbers in the installation, maintenance and repair of piping and tubing for water, gas, waste, soil, fuel and vent lines. They assist plumbers in the installation of plumbing fixtures, including tanks, sprinklers and fire suppression systems; carry tools, working materials and equipment, and prepare set-up at work locations; move heavy valves, piping and fixtures; cut, drill or otherwise prepare openings as may be necessary for installation, maintenance or repair of plumbing pipes or fixtures; use acetylene torches; cut and thread pipe with hand or electrically operated tools; clean up work areas; and may operate a motor vehicle.

Police communications technician

Salary: $42,976

Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2025

Job description: Police Communications Technicians, working under direct supervision in the Police Department Communications Section, serve as 911 call-takers; obtain necessary information from callers in order to initiate emergency assistance; serve as radio dispatchers of police resources; view pictures, videos and listen to audio attachments sent via “Text to 911”; and perform clerical, administrative and other duties related to the provision of emergency service.

Public health epidemiologist

Salary: $60,617

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Public Health Epidemiologists, under general supervision, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, perform professional work in the conduct and supervision of programs and surveillance for the detection, investigation, prevention, and control of outbreaks of infectious, communicable, chronic, environmental, or mental health diseases in medical or other institutions and in the community as a whole. Public Health Epidemiologists utilize computers in the performance of these duties.

Here are details for other exams that opened in September and October, with deadlines on Nov. 26.

Call center representative

Salary: $39,486

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Call Center Representatives, under supervision, in the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) New York City 24-hour 3-1-1 Call Center, provide a single point of contact for all non-emergency City services utilizing state-of-the-art telephone and interactive computer systems, respond to phone inquiries from the public, provide customer service and information to callers, take complaints and service requests and forward them for further action; enter inquiries, complaints and requests into appropriate computer systems, and perform related clerical and computer support work.

Emergency medical specialist-EMT (fire)

Salary: $48,355

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Emergency Medical Specialists – EMTs, under general supervision, perform tasks such as the following: provide timely, professional, pre-hospital emergency medical care/Basic Life Support (BLS) to anyone who requests/requires it; provide transportation to the appropriate medical facility; operate department vehicles; receive, prioritize and dispatch calls for emergency medical assistance; and provide patient care under the authorization of the Medical Director. All work is performed in accordance with FDNY policies and procedures and as legislatively prescribed in the requisite curriculum and allowed by Federal/New York State/Regional BLS Protocols and in accordance with the level of training, New York State designated scope of practice and New York State and Regional BLS Protocols. Emergency Medical Specialists – EMTs also prepare and submit reports as required and may be assigned to work in any FDNY facility, as needed.

Emergency medical specialist trainee

Salary: $36,330

Application deadline: Nov. 26

Job description: Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees attend a training program conducted by the New York City Fire Department. Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees receive Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and emergency medical service operations training and instruction covering basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of emergency medicine, basic treatment modalities for health related emergencies, hazardous materials orientation, NYS Right to Know Laws, blood borne pathogens and infectious disease control, clinical assessment skills, multiple casualty incident (MCI) management, emergency vehicle operations, and related topics. Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees are given practice in applicable patient treatment skills and perform clinical rotations in the field and in hospitals.

Sanitation enforcement agent

Salary: $32,968

Application deadline: Nov. 29

Job description: Sanitation Enforcement Agents, under supervision, are responsible for enforcement of certain laws, rules and regulations of the New York City Health and Administrative Codes, New York State Public Health Law (Canine Waste), New York City Traffic Regulations; and prepare and issue summonses for certain violations thereof. Under supervision, they may inspect commercial and residential establishments, streets and sidewalks; direct and control traffic around Department of Sanitation operations. During snow events, they may assist with the coordination of the activities of snow shovelers. They operate and monitor hand-held communication devices; assist in the preparation of cases relating to summonses issued, for trial in court or before an Administrative Tribunal; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

School safety agent

Salary: $36,955

Application deadline: Nov. 29

Job description: School Safety Agents patrol designated areas of school buildings and surrounding areas; identify and prevent infiltration of unlawful or prohibited items through scanning; give routine information to visitors and direct them to the proper personnel and offices; request identification of, and remove from the premises, any unauthorized persons; aid sick and injured persons and call for medical, police or fire assistance, when needed; notify supervisors of all emergency incidents and complete any related documentation; respond to altercations between students and other persons, and attempt to separate the involved persons and resolve conflicts; maintain records of persons entering and leaving buildings; monitor security camera systems to ensure facility entrances are secure; identify persons violating Department of Education Rules and Regulations; apprehend persons violating the Penal Law and notify the proper administrative personnel; prepare reports and testify in regard to these violations at Superintendent’s or Principal’s hearings and/or in court; monitor and use radios to request assistance from co-workers; and may operate motor vehicles.

Special officer

Salary: $36,955

Application deadline: Nov. 29

Job description: Special Officers under supervision, perform Special Officer work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order. They patrol designated areas of public buildings, other facilities, and surrounding areas to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft, etc.; give routine information to visitors and service recipients and direct them to the proper individuals and offices; discourage and eject loiterers and disorderly persons and when appropriate, arrest and issue summonses to law violators on premises; transport, escort and/or arrange for transport of persons in custody to police precincts and have arrests recorded on police blotter; prepare and transmit all necessary documents relating to arrests; testify in court on arrests; report security instances and unusual occurrences by telephone or radio and make subsequent written reports; as required, provide assistance to the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and call for ambulances and/or medical attention when necessary and complete and forward forms; record daily actions in memo book; maintain records of persons entering or leaving building; keep bulletin board in their area current by adding and removing materials; may make clock rounds as required; may control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises; may operate a motor vehicle; monitor and report unusual events from security systems as required; distribute and maintain accountability for designated equipment or property; monitor and control access by the means of electronic security measures, such as closed circuit television; access control readers; may operate hydraulic access devices; attend, complete, and maintain training requirements as per State and Agency mandates; make written entries into location log book; and perform related work.

Traffic enforcement agent

Salary: $36,045

Application deadline: Nov. 29

Job description: At Assignment Level I, under supervision, Traffic Enforcement Agents patrol an assigned area in order to enforce laws, rules and regulations relating to movement, parking, stopping and standing of vehicles. They prepare and issue paper and electronic summonses for violations; prepare and issue summonses to vehicles and motorists; testify at administrative hearing offices and court; report inoperative or missing parking meters and traffic conditions requiring attention; prepare required reports; operate a motor vehicle; operate portable and vehicle radios and other electronic equipment; and perform related work.