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