General Information Bulletins

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2024

GIB #24-01 - GIB #24-01 PDF
Memorandum of Understanding Agreement – Movement between New York State Agencies and Departments and civilian positions at the Division of State Police

2023

GIB #23-04 - GIB #23-04 PDF
Provisional Service Counting Towards Completing Probation Once Permanently Appointed
GIB #23-03 - GIB #23-03 PDF
Civil Service Exam Fee Waiver
GIB #23-02 - GIB #23-02 PDF
Updates to the Statewide Collection of Workforce Demographic Data
GIB #23-01 - GIB #23-01 PDF
Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible Lists

2022

GIB #22-03 - GIB #22-03 PDF
Eligible List Management System (ELMS) Transition to VDI
GIB #22-02 - GIB #22-02 PDF replaced with
GIB #22-02 AMENDED- GIB #22-02 PDF AMENDED
Nurse Title Structure Change - Amended February 13, 2023
GIB #22-01 - GIB #22-01 PDF
Cannabis Testing for State Titles

2021

GIB #21-03 - GIB #21-03 PDF
Reasonable Accommodation Appeals Review Committee
GIB #21-02 - GIB #21-02 PDF
Revision to the Statewide Employment Application
GIB #21-01 - GIB #21-01 PDF
Enactment of the Restoration of Honor Act

2020

GIB #20-03 - GIB #20-03 PDF
Agency Notifications of HR Bulletins
GIB #20-02 - GIB #20-02 PDF
Posting Requirements for 55-c Eligible Positions
GIB #20-01 - GIB #20-01 PDF
Change in Jurisdictional Classification of Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Grade 12

2019

GIB #19-08 - GIB #19-08 PDF
Agency Workforce and Succession Planning Guide - Supplemental Job Aid
GIB #19-07 - GIB #19-07 PDF
Restructuring of Administrative Support Positions-Agency Guidance
GIB #19-06 - GIB #19-06 PDF
Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible Lists REPLACED WITH GIB 23-01
GIB #19-05 - GIB #19-05 PDF
Phi tag Designation Criteria
GIB #19-04 - GIB #19-04 PDF
Email Canvassing Through ELMS
GIB #19-03 - GIB #19-03 PDF
Appointments to New Legal Specialties Traineeship Titles
GIB #19-02 - GIB #19-02 PDF
Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan and Framework Implementation Plan
GIB #19-01
Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities and Pregnancy-related Conditions in New York State Agencies {replaced with GIB #21-03]

2018

GIB #18-02 - GIB #18-02 PDF
Use of the Diversity Management Option for the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam
GIB #18-01 - GIB #18-01 PDF
Use of the Diversity Management Option for the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam

2017

GIB #17-05 - GIB #17-05 PDF
Diversity Plan for Positions Requested Outside of the Competitive Class
GIB #17-04
Replaced by GIB 19-06
GIB #17-03 - GIB #17-03 PDF
Revision of Statewide Employment Application
GIB #17-02 - GIB #17-02 PDF
Change in Jurisdictional Classification of Food Service Worker 1, Grade 5
GIB #17-01 - GIB #17-01 PDF
Engineering Title Consolidation

2016

GIB #16-05 - GIB #16-05 PDF
Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)
GIB #16-04 - GIB #16-04 PDF
New Information and Self-Service Options in ELMS Online
GIB #16-03 - GIB #16-03 PDF
Investigator Title Consolidation
GIB #16-02 - GIB #16-02 PDF
Agency Workforce and Succession Planning Guide
GIB #16-01 - GIB #16-01 PDF
Title Transfer Reference System (TTRS)

2015

GIB #15-03 - GIB #15-03 PDF
Examination Request Program
GIB #15-02 - GIB #15-02 PDF
Fair Chance Hiring Application Revisions and Statewide Employment Application
GIB #15-01 - GIB #15-01 PDF
Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program (PATT) Eligible List

2014

GIB #14-04 PDF
Veterans Temporary Hiring Program and Portal
GIB #14-03 PDF
Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible Lists
GIB #14-02 PDF
Revisions to the NYS-APP
GIB #14-01 PDF
The 55-b/c Recruitment Resources Center

2013

GIB #13-01 PDF
Amendment to the New York State Constitution re Eligibility for Disabled Veteran Credits on New York State Examinations

2012

GIB #12-04 PDF
Civil Service move from AESSOB to Agency Building 1
GIB #12-03 PDF
Application Filing Period for Examinations
GIB #12-02 PDF
GIB #12-02 Update PDF
Beginning Clerical Worker Eligible Lists appropriate to fill Keyboard Specialist 1 Positions
GIB #12-01 PDF
New New York Leaders: Student Intern Program

2011

GIB #11-04 PDF
Marriage Equality Act
GIB #11-03 PDF
Examination Application Deadline Dates
GIB #11-02 PDF
Electronic Reemployment Card System
GIB #11-01 PDF
Results of Brynien v. Department of Civil Service, et al. - Status of Incumbents

2010

The Department of Civil Service did not issue any GIB's in 2010.

2009

GIB #09-09 PDF
New On-Line Examination Program to Fill Professional Accounting and Auditing Positions
GIB #09-08 PDF
Eligible List Management System On-Line
GIB #09-07 PDF
New Application Requirements to Employ Retirees Pursuant to Section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law
GIB #09-06 PDF
Video of April 2009 RIF Training
GIB #09-05 PDF
Eligible List Management System On-Line
GIB #09-04 PDF
New Procedures for Requesting, Receiving Seniority Rosters
GIB #09-03 PDF
Appointment Processing: Budget Division Approval Requirements
GIB #09-02 PDF
Addition of Anticipated Eligibility for the Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications for the Professional Careers in Accounting and Auditing (PCAA) Examinations No. 20-802/3/4/5 and 20-822/3/4/5
GIB #09-01 PDF
Fees for Processing Promotion/Transition and Open-Competitive Applications and the New Application Form for NYS Examinations

2008

GIB #08-09 PDF
Diversity Data
GIB #08-08 PDF
Amendment to the New York State Constitution re Eligibility for Disabled Veterans' Credits on New York State Examinations
GIB #08-07 PDF
Email Distribution of General Information Bulletins, State Personnel Management Manual Updates, and Attendance and Leave Manual Updates
GIB #08-06 PDF
Retirement and Social Security Law section 211
GIB #08-05 PDF
Commission Actions Posted to the Public Website
GIB #08-04 PDF
Appointment Processing: Budget Division Approval Requirements
GIB #08-03 PDF
Forms Provided on Our Website
GIB #08-02 PDF
§55-c/DCS/DOL/DVA Initiative
GIB #08-01 PDF
New FMLA Benefit for Family Members of Military Personnel

2007

GIB #07-06 PDF
Title Structure Changes for G-23 Through M-3 Information Technology Titles
GIB #07-05 PDF
New Title Series, Payroll Examiner
GIB #07-04 PDF
Timely Submission of NYSTEP Transactions
GIB #07-03 PDF
Request for Extension of Employee Leave of Absence pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Rules of the Classified Service
GIB #07-02 PDF
Suspension of Promotion Test Batteries Program
GIB #07-01 PDF
Redesigned Oath and Statement Forms for Newly Hired State Employees and Public Officers

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2006

GIB #06-05 PDF
2006 Beginning Clerical Worker Eligible Lists
GIB #06-04 PDF
Appointing Authority Application for Extension of Employee Leave of Absence
GIB #06-03 PDF
Termination of Employees who Fail to Maintain Statutory Requirements for State Positions
GIB #06-02 PDF
Changes to the Beginning Clerical Worker Examination Program
GIB #06-01 PDF
Promotion Test Batteries - Amendment to Scheduled Holdings for 2007

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2005

GIB #05-04 PDF
Promotion Test Batteries - 2006 Update
GIB #05-03 PDF
Criminal Records Check of Applicants and Appointments to Non-Licensed Titles Involved in the Direct Care or Supervision of Patients
GIB #05-02 PDF
Keyboard Specialist 1 Managed Placement Program Discontinued
GIB #05-01 PDF
Exams Involving Minimum Qualifications and Promotion Test Battery Scores Only

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2004

GIB #04-01 PDF
Announcing the SPMM E-Mail Alert Service

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2003

GIB #03-05 PDF
Extension of Eligibility for Keyboard Specialist 1 Candidates
GIB #03-04 PDF
Electronic Distribution of SPMM Updates and GIB's
GIB #03-03 PDF
Update to Reemployment system User's Manual
GIB #03-02 PDF
The Roles of the Department of Civil Service and The Partnership in Transition Traineeships
GIB #03-01 PDF
Reductions-in-Force and Reemployment - Research Scientists

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2002

GIB #02-07 PDF
Announcement Notification Service
GIB #02-06 PDF
New Staffing Services Division Page now available on our web site
GIB #02-05 PDF
Amendment to Retirement & Social Security Law (Age lowered to 65 for unlimited compensation.)
GIB #02-04 PDF
Corrected NOTICE for the Promotion Test Batteries - 2002
GIB #02-03 PDF
Promotion Test Battery Information [included with supply to Personnel Offices]
GIB #02-02 PDF
Social security numbers on certifications of lists, April 2, 2002
GIB #02-01 PDF
DCS New Security Procedure, April 24, 2001

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2001

GIB #01-06 PDF
Appointment Processing: Amended Budget Division Approval Requirements, December 26, 2001
GIB #01-05 PDF
Appointment Processing: Budget Division Approval Requirements, October 23, 2001
GIB #01-04 PDF
Special Military Benefits for State Employees Activated in Connection with
the Events of September 11, 2001; September 28, 2001
GIB #01-03 PDF
"What the DCS will do to support staff in this time of crisis", September 19, 2001
GIB #01-02 - [not provided here]
Included with the supply of Promotion Test Battery Guides provided to agency Personnel Offices; August 9, 2001
GIB #01-01 PDF
Appointments to Senior Attorney/Hearing Officer and Traineeships; April 24, 2001

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2000

GIB #00-04 PDF
List Eligibility, as stipulated in Section 52.15 of the Civil Service Law
GIB #00-03 PDF
Appointment to Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor Positions and Traineeships
GIB #00-02 PDF
Promotion Test Battery Guides
GIB #00-01 PDF
Reemployment Opportunities

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1999

GIB #99-02 PDF
Promotion Test Battery Guides
GIB #99-01 PDF
Special Military Leave: U.S. Support of Operations

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1998

GIB #98-05 PDF
Professional Entry Program (PEP) Initiative--Accounting/Auditing/Finance Positions
GIB #98-04 PDF
Promotion Test Battery Guides
GIB #98-03 PDF
"Rollout" of New York State Electronic Personnel system (NYSTEP)
GIB #98-02 PDF
Staffing for Year 2000 projects
GIB #98-01 PDF
Change in Hiring Freeze Guidelines

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