Vacancies and Job Opportunities

The Broome County Department of Personnel posts current job openings. All hiring for these positions is done by the department with the vacancy. Contact information is listed on the details page for each job. A General Employment Application is necessary to apply for each of these positions. Positions are added to and removed from this list as the Department of Personnel is informed of the need to make changes.

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New York State Civil Service, in response to significant challenges filling positions in local government, has instituted the HELP program. This program is in effect for Broome County from July 24, 2023 through December 31, 2024. This program allows us to hire for the following titles without participating in the Civil Service exam or being appointed from an Eligible List: (See titles below)

The minimum qualifications must still be met, and the position will initially be placed in the Non-Competitive class. After completion of the required 52 weeks probation, the position will mature into a permanent appointment. For more information please contact the Broome County Department of Personnel 607-778-2222.

Updated Information-Additional titles now added to the NYS HELP program:

Account Clerk

Caseworker (DSS)

Caseworker Trainee (DSS)

Clerk

Data Entry Machine Operator

Emergency Services Dispatcher I

Employment & Training Counselor

Keyboard Specialist/Typist

Library Clerk

Principal Account Clerk

Principal Clerk

Public Health Sanitarian

Receptionist

Senior Account Clerk

Senior Clerk

Senior Typist

Social Services Examiner

Support Investigator

Reminder:

Candidates still have to be approved, the minimum qualifications must still be met, and the position will initially be placed in the Non-Competitive class. After completion of the required 52 weeks probation, the position will mature into a permanent appointment.

Broome Featured Jobs

Assistant County Attorney

Full-time / $85,906

Responsibilities include primarily representing the County in Family Court for JD and PINS matters, handling litigation in State and Federal Court, contract drafting and negotiations, and advising various County departments. This is a full-time position. The applicant must be an admitted attorney.

Mail resume and cover letter to: Broome County Attorney’s Office, PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902 or email to BCLAW@BroomeCountyNY.gov

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Chief Information Officer

Full-time / $128,586/yr

This position plays a key executive management role, reporting to the County Executive. Responsibilities include providing leadership in the strategic planning, development, acquisition, implementation, and operational initiative in all areas of information and communication technologies. Supervision is exercised over all systems information staff.

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Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development

Full-time / $97,277

This is a managerial position involving responsibility for the overall function of the Department of Planning and Economic Development. The position involves developing policy, organizing and directing departmental work in such areas as comprehensive development, environmental and transportation planning, economic development and community assistance. Projects are assigned to subordinate staff members who are responsible to the Commissioner for their progress and eventual completion. The work is performed under the administrative direction of the County Executive or a designee with leeway allowed for the exercise of professional planning and administrative judgment to carry out the duties of the position to the fulfillment of the current goals and objectives of the County. Does related work as required.

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Director of Emergency Services

Full-time / $97,277

This is a professional administrative position that involves managing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a County-wide program for emergency services. This includes implementing operations necessary to effectively mobilize and safeguard the community in the event of natural and man-made disasters. Under general direction, the incumbent will research the Emergency Management (Civil Defense), Fire Coordination, Emergency Medical Services Coordination, and Emergency Communications needs of the County and direct the operational and planning efforts to meet these needs. General supervision is exercised over the Deputy Director and professional staff and direct supervision is exercised over clerical and technical staff. Does related work as required.

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