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Below you will find positions available and exam announcements for employment with the City of Troy, the Troy Housing Authority, and the Troy School District. Most of the positions with the City of Troy require applicants to take a Civil Service exam. Some positions do not require an examination, or will be filled provisionally, i.e. pending the outcome of the next scheduled examination for that title.

The application form is used for both employment and exams. Please feel free to print the form, complete it, and mail it to the Personnel Office (original signatures only - no copies).

A basic Civil Service practice exam is available online to those with an Upper Hudson library card, or an affiliated library. To access Learn-A-Test online, visit the Upper Hudson Database web site and choose "Learn-A-Test".

The City of Troy is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Hiring and promotion decisions in the City service are based solely upon qualifications and ability, and the City does not discriminate on any other basis. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to contact the Personnel Office, please call (518) 270-4482 or the Civil Service office at (518) 270-4612. You may send a fax to (518) 270-4486 for either office. Our mailing address is as follows: City of Troy Personnel Office - 1 Monument Square Troy, NY 12180. You may also use our contact us form to submit an email.

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Forms & Guides

Employment Application Form
Exam Fee Waiver Form
Study Guide: Account Clerk / Audit Study Guide (Entry Level)
Study Guide: Police Officer Study Guide 1 (Entry Level)

Exam Annoucements

Continuous Recruitment Exams
These are examinations that are available through the City of Troy for which there is no closing date for filing. Applications may be filed for these exams at ANYTIME. Exams are given MONTHLY.
Exam Organization Grade Salary Range
None at this time      

Open Competitive Exams
These are positions that anyone who meets the minimum qualifications may apply for. Provisional appointments MAY be made to competitive class positions. A Civil Service Exam will be held at a later date, and a permanent appointment made from the resulting list.
Exam Organization Grade

Salary Range

Comptroller (THA) Troy Housing Authority   $57,788 - $84,682
Consolidated Planning Program Supervisor City of Troy 20 $44,380 - $65,239
Sr. Housing Security Officer Troy Housing Authority 22 $48,338 - $70,907
Sr. Laboratory Technician City of Troy 13 $34,466 - $51,153

Promotional Exams
Exam Organization Grade Salary Range
Sr. Housing Security Officer Troy Housing Authority 22 $48,338 - $70,907
Sr. Laboratory Technician City of Troy 13 $34,466 - $51,153

Positions Available

School Traffic Officer- Part-time

Part-time during school year

Salary - $7.15 per hour

The City of Troy Police Department is accepting applications for candidates to serve as School Traffic Officer. Hours of employment are when pupils are entering and leaving school. The School Traffic Officer has responsibility for the exercise of considerable vigilance in directing traffic to ensure the safety of children going to and from school.

Duties include:
  • Direct traffic at crosswalks near school
  • Assist children crossing street
  • Slow down traffic in school zone
  • Instruct younger children concerning proper place and precautions to be taken when crossing the street

 

 

 

 

 

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