Recruitment and Workforce Initiatives
As the central personnel agency for New York State government, the Department of Civil Service helps employees build skills and create opportunities for workplace success. The agency also has the responsibility for recruiting a new generation of workers who will lead New York State for decades to come. The Department of Civil Service encourages jobseekers from diverse backgrounds to consider joining the New York State workforce. Please select one of the links below to find out more about recruitment and workforce initiatives:
Career Mobility Office
Customized career counseling, career tools, resources, and workshops for New York State Executive Branch employees
HRAcademy
Centralized professional development and training established to develop and empower a new generation of human resource professionals
Public Management Institute
Prepares participants with Masters degrees in public administration or a related field for management positions within State agencies
Workers with Disabilities Program
The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons with Disabilities and Veterans with Disabilities are two specialized programs to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs
Workforce and Succession Planning
A forum to share information about Workforce and Succession Planning
Nursing Positions
New York State government employs nearly 5,000 unionized Registered Nurses in a wide range of direct care titles located in every county within the State