Tentative Schedule of Upcoming Open-Competitive Examinations
Below is a list of open-competitive examinations expected to be announced in the upcoming months. Please be advised the list is not all inclusive and examination dates may be canceled or changed.
Additional opportunities that do not require an examination may be available through the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. Information on the NY HELPS program is available on our website at: NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide. Candidates may find jobs filled through the NY HELPS program at StateJobsNY
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| Exam Title | Announcement Issue Date | Application Deadline | Scheduled Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | |||
| Building Construction Program Manager 3 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 09, 2027 |
| Building Construction Program Manager 4 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 09, 2027 |
| Building Construction Program Manager 5 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 09, 2027 |
| Forester 3 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 09, 2027 |
| November | |||
| Horticultural Technician 2 | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 |
| December | |||
| Chief Housekeeper 1 | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| Chief Housekeeper 2 | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| Head Housekeeper | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| Historic Site Manager A | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| Maintenance Supervisor 2 | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Mar 06, 2027 |
| Maintenance Supervisor 3 | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Mar 06, 2027 |
| Tree Pruner Supervisor | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| Food Service Worker 2 | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Public Buildings Manager 2 | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 | Mar 06, 2027 |
| January | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||
| February | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||
| March | |||
| Agency Safety and Health Representative 1 | Mar 05, 2027 | Apr 07, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| Shipping Supervisor | Mar 05, 2027 | Apr 07, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |