03 Vacpos Osiii
03 Vacpos Osiii
The title of Office Specialist III is Competitive, requiring applicants to meet minimum qualifications established for
the position and successfully meet civil service examination requirements. An examination is scheduled for
05/04/2024. For more information or to apply, view Office Specialist III #86119 exam announcement under
Upcoming Exams. Pending a criminal background check*, a provisional appointment may be made to this
position. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon participation in the examination AND being
reachable from the resulting eligible list.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Either): Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a
high school equivalency and either:
a. Possession of an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college;
and two (2) years of full-time (or the part-time equivalent) office clerical experience*; OR
b. Four (4) years of full-time (or the part-time equivalent) office clerical experience*; OR
c. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) and (b)
above.
*NOTE: Bank Teller and other types of cashiering jobs are not considered “office clerical”.
Tioga County applications are available on our website. Resumes may be submitted but MUST accompany an
application. Applicants MUST clearly describe education and/or work and volunteer experience to explain how they meet
the minimum qualifications for the position. Omissions or vagueness will not be interpreted in an applicant’s favor.
*Criminal background checks will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment. Depending upon the position sought, conviction
of a felony, misdemeanor or other offense may bar appointment. At the discretion of the appointing authority, additional screenings may
include but will not be limited to: fingerprinting, psychological, and or drug testing. If requested, a candidate will be required to authorize
access to educational, employment, financial, or other records.