Below is a roundup of New York State exams leading to public service positions. Most of the jobs listed are located in the New York metropolitan area and upstate.
Prospective applicants are advised to write or call the appropriate office to make sure they meet the qualifications needed to apply for an exam. For jobs for which no written tests are given, candidates will be rated on education and experience, or by oral tests or performance exams.
Most New York State exams are periodic, while some are on a continuous basis. Those who are interested in these positions can apply anytime and qualified applicants are added to the eligible list.
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STATE EXAMS
OPEN CONTINUOUSLY
20-101 Actuary Trainee (Dept. of Financial Services) $40,507-$51,830
20-102 Actuary Trainee (State Insurance Fund) $40,507-$51,830
20-103 Actuary Trainee (Teachers' Retirement System) $41,042-$53,549
20-690 Addictions Counselor 1 $50,722-$64,557
20-691 Addictions Counselor 1 (Spanish Language) $50,722-$64,557
20-692 Addictions Counselor 2 $56,604-$71,980
20-104 Assistant Actuary (Department of Financial Services) $42,883-$54,678
20-106 Assistant Actuary (Office of the State Comptroller) $42,883-$54,678
20-105 Assistant Actuary (State Insurance Fund) $42,883-$54,678
20-107 Assistant Actuary (Teachers' Retirement System) $46,344-$57,877
20-952 Assistant Clinical Physician $105,854-$118,468
20-951 Assistant Clinical Physician (Spanish Language) $105,854-$118,468
20-959 Assistant Psychiatrist $113,843-$126,712
20-113 Associate Actuary (Casualty) (Dept. of Financial Services) $72,735-$91,821
20-114 Associate Actuary (Casualty) (State Insurance Fund) $72,735-$91,821
20-115 Associate Actuary (Life) (Dept. of Financial Services) $72,735-$91,821
20-116 Associate Actuary (Life) (Office of the State Comptroller) $72,735-$91,821
20-117 Associate Actuary (Life) (Teachers' Retirement System) $79,426-$99,192
20-254 Associate Psychologist $67,703
20-256 Associate Psychologist (Spanish Language) $67,703
20-872 Associate Psychologist (Forensic Mental Health) $67,703
20-873 Associate Psychologist (Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment) $67,703
20-687 Audiologist 1 $50,722-$64,557
20-688 Audiologist 2 $56,604-$71,980
20-517 Bank Examiner $59,839
20-077 Child Protective Services Specialist 1 $50,722
20-078 Child Protective Services Specialist 1 (Spanish Language) $50,722
20-075 Child Protective Services Specialist Trainee $42,986
20-076 Child Protective Services Specialist Trainee (Spanish Language) $42,986
20-953 Clinical Physician 1 $117,556-$141,585
20-954 Clinical Physician 1 (Spanish Language) $117,556-$141,585
20-955 Clinical Physician 2 $129,866-$155,452
20-956 Clinical Physician 2 (Spanish Language) $129,866-$155,452
20-489 Community Mental Health Nurse $59,671-$75,785
20-490 Community Mental Health Nurse (Spanish Language) $59,671-$75,785
20-969 Community Nursing Services Consultant (Home Health Services) $63,041-$72,012
20-531 Dental Hygienist $43,484
20-957 Dentist 1 $105,355
20-151 Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide Trainee $38,875
20-152 Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide Trainee (Spanish Lang.) $38,875
20-974 Dietitian 2 $56,604-$71,980
20-149 Direct Support Assistant Trainee $32,972
20-150 Direct Support Assistant Trainee (Spanish Language) $32,972
20-349 Emergency Medical Technician $42,631
20-523 Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) $53,019
20-724 State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Fiscal) $45,455-$71,980
Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal)
Auditor Trainee 1 (Abandoned Property)
20-911 Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) $54,045-$68,637
20-259 Health Information Management Administrator 1 $53,568
20-282 Health Information Management Administrator 2 $59,671
20-283 Health Information Management Administrator 3 $69,603
20-257 Health Information Management Technician 1 $42,986
20-258 Health Information Management Technician 2 $48,027
20-100 Health Services Nurse 48,027-$61,229 (Upstate), $62,200-75,402 (Downstate)
20-969 Hospital Nursing Services Consultant $63,041-$72,012
20-867 Hospital Patient Services Clerk 1 (SUNY Syracuse) $30,461
20-869 Hospital Patient Services Clerk 1 (SUNY Stony Brook) $33,442
20-131 Legal Specialties $56-745-$100,091 (M/C), $56,604-$102,661 (PEF)
20-050 Licensed Master Social Worker 1 $56,604
20-051 Licensed Master Social Worker 1 (Various Language Proficiencies) $56,604
20-052 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 $62,726
20-054 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Acute Care/Rehabilitation)
20-056 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Addictions)
20-058 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Children and Youth)
20-060 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Developmental Disabilities)
20-062 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Forensic)
20-064 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Geriatric)
20-066 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Mental Health)
20-068 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment)
20-053 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (Various Language Proficiencies) $62,726
20-055 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Acute Care/Rehabilitation (VLP)
20-057 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Addictions (VLP)
20-059 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Children and Youth (VLP)
20-061 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Developmental Disabilities (VLP)
20-063 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Forensic (VLP)
20-065 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Geriatric (VLP)
20-067 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Mental Health (VLP)
20-069 Licensed Master Social Worker 2 Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment (VLP)
20-413 Licensed Practical Nurse $37,366-$47,857
20-918 Licensed Psychologist (Addictions) $73,768-$92,974
20-917 Licensed Psychologist (Children and Family Services) $73,768-$92,974
20-543 Licensed Psychologist (Forensic) $70,931-$86,699
20-874 Licensed Psychologist (Forensic Mental Health) $70,931-$86,699
20-652 Licensed Psychologist (Mental Health) $70,931-$86,699
20-544 Licensed Psychologist (Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities) $70,931-$86,699
20-871 Licensed Psychologist (Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment) $70,931-$86,699
20-171 Licensed Respiratory Therapist 1 $38,612
20-540 Medical Care Representative $59,671
20-949 Medical Specialist 1 $123,651-$148,421
20-950 Medical Specialist 2 $130,858-$157,736
20-195 Medical Technologist 1 $41,170
20-826 Nurse 1 $46,778-$61,195 (Upstate); $62,708 (Downstate)
20-827 Nurse 1 (Chinese Language) $41,170-$61,195 (Upstate); $62,708 (Downstate)
20-828 Nurse 1 (Manual Communications) $41,170-$61,195 (Upstate); $62,708 (Downstate)
20-829 Nurse 1 (Spanish Language) $41,170-$61,195 (Upstate); $62,708 (Downstate)
20-830 Nurse 2 Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74,365 (Downstate)
20-831 Nurse 2 (Manual Communications) Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74,365 (Downstate)
20-832 Nurse 2 (Psychiatric) Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74-365 (Downstate)
20-833 Nurse 2 (Psychiatric-Chinese Language) Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74,365 (Downstate)
20-834 Nurse 2 (Psychiatric-Manual Communications) Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74,365 (Downstate)
20-835 Nurse 2 (Psychiatric-Spanish Language) Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74,365 (Downstate)
20-836 Nurse 2 (Rehabilitation) Varies by County (Upstate); $66,200-$74,365 (Downstate)
20-975 Nurse 3 (Correctional Services) Varies by County (Upstate); $72,710-$76,181 (Downstate)
20-838 Nurse 3 (Geriatric) $56,813-$74,668 (Upstate); $72,710-$87,973 (Downstate)
20-839 Nurse 3 (Psychiatric) Varies by County (Upstate); $72,710-$87,973 (Downstate)
20-840 Nurse 3 (Psychiatric-Manual Communications) Varies by County (Upstate); $72,710-$87,973 (Downstate)
20-841 Nurse 3 (Psychiatric-Spanish Language) Varies by County (Upstate); $72,710-$87,973 (Downstate)
20-842 Nurse 3 (Rehabilitation) Varies by County (Upstate); $72,710-$87,973 (Downstate)
20-926 Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) $75,668-$90,052 (Upstate); $91,565 Downstate
20-927 Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health) $75,668-$90,052 (Upstate); $91,565 Downstate
20-929 Nurse Practitioner (Community Health) Varies by County and Agency
20-930 Nurse Practitioner (Family Health) $75,668-$90,052 (Upstate); $91,565 Downstate
20-938 Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry) $75,668-$90,052 (Upstate); $91,565 Downstate
20-868 Nursing Station Clerk I (SUNY Syracuse) $30,461
20-870 Nursing Station Clerk I (SUNY Stony Brook) $33,442
20-580 Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 $38,464
20-581 Occupational Therapy Assistant 2 $45,455-$58,028
20-582 Occupational Therapist $50,722-$64,557
20-269 Optician $39,825
20-127 Pharmacist $92,446-$113,661
20-973 Pharmacy Consultant $73,768-$92,974
20-573 Physical Therapy Assistant 1 $38,464-$49,417
20-574 Physical Therapy Assistant 2 $45,455-$58,028
20-575 Physical Therapist $50,722-$64,557
20-567 Physician Assistant (Salary varies by County and Agency)
20-252 Plant Utilities Assistant $36,051
20-253 Plant Utilities Engineer 1 $47,773
20-118 Principal Actuary (Casualty) (Dept. of Financial Services) $89,649-$110,105
20-119 Principal Actuary (Casualty) (State Insurance Fund) $89,649-$110,105
20-120 Principal Actuary (Life) (Dept. of Financial Services) $95,136-$116,844
20-121 Principal Actuary (Life) (Office of the State Comptroller) $95,136-$116,844
20-122 Principal Actuary (Life) (Teachers' Retirement System) $100,342-$125,314
20-139 Principal Actuary (Life) (NYS Insurance Fund) $95,136 - $116,844
20-978 Psychiatric Examiner (Psychologist) $81,856
20-960 Psychiatrist 1 $151,389
20-961 Psychiatrist 1 (Children and Youth) $151,389
20-962 Psychiatrist 1 (Chinese Language) $151,389
20-963 Psychiatrist 1 (Spanish Language) $151,389
20-979 Psychiatrist 1 (Forensic) $151,389
20-964 Psychiatrist 2 $160,891
20-965 Psychiatrist 2 (Children and Youth) $160,891
20-966 Psychiatrist 2 (Chinese Language) $160,891
20-967 Psychiatrist 2 (Manual Communications) $160,891
20-968 Psychiatrist 2 (Spanish Language) $160,891
20-980 Psychiatrist 2 (Forensic) $160,891
20-409 Radiologic Technologist $32,653
20-560 Recreation Therapist $45,455
20-561 Recreation Therapist (Spanish Language) $45,455
20-562 Recreation Therapist (Art) $45,455
20-563 Recreation Therapist (Dance) $45,455
20-564 Recreation Therapist (Music) $45,455
20-791 Rehabilitation Technologist 1 $78,076
20-792 Rehabilitation Technologist 2 $85,819
20-793 Rehabilitation Technologist 3 $98,974
20-777 State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal) $56,604-$71,980
Auditor 1 (Municipal)
Auditor 1 (Abandoned Property)
20-108 Senior Actuary (Casualty) (Dept. of Financial Services) $56,229-$71,412
20-109 Senior Actuary (Casualty) (State Insurance Fund) $56,229-$71,412
20-110 Senior Actuary (Life) (Department of Financial Services) $56,229-$71,412
20-111 Senior Actuary (Life) (Office of the State Comptroller) $56,229-$71,412
20-112 Senior Actuary (Life) (Teachers' Retirement System) $61,164-$76,385
20-583 Senior Occupational Therapist $56,604-$71,980
20-576 Senior Physical Therapist $56,604-$71,980
20-410 Senior Radiologic Technologist $38,612-$41,638
20-693 Speech Language Pathologist 1 $50,722-$64,557
20-694 Speech Language Pathologist 2 $55,604-$71,980
20-778 State Program Examiner 1 (Systems) $56,604-$71,980
20-722 State Program Examiner Trainee 1 $45,455-$71,980
20-723 State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Systems) $45,455-$71,980
20-123 Supervising Actuary (Casualty) (Dept. of Financial Services) $98,605-$124,437
20-124 Supervising Actuary (Casualty) (State Insurance Fund) $98,605-$124,437
20-125 Supervising Actuary (Life) (Dept. of Financial Services) $98,605-$124,437
20-126 Supervising Actuary (Life) (Office of the State Comptroller) $98,605-$124,437
20-971 Tax Auditor Trainee 1 $44,564-$49,997
20-148 Teaching and Research Center Specialty Nurse $51,268-$75,517
20-266 Teaching and Research Center Nurse 3 $56,813-$80,170
20-879 Verbatim Reporter 1 $53,130-$64,240
20-881 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor $58,501
20-882 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communication) $58,501
20-883 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language) $58,501
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