CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PORTAL

The City of Oswego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

You can apply by mail, in person or online for Current Vacancies, Upcoming Exams or Promotional Exams.

A non-refundable application processing fee is usually required for exams.

To receive automatic e-mail notification when a specific civil service exam or job announcement will be offered, please register with our automatic e-mail notification service.

Click here to download a printable application.

How to Apply

Current Vacancies

A completed application must be submitted for each vacancy for which you wish to be considered.

Name
(click to view job description)
Application Deadline Apply Online
ASSISTANT ENGINEER 04/21/25 APPLY
SEASONAL WATERFRONT SECURITY GUARD (FULL-TIME) 05/09/25 APPLY
SEASONAL WATERFRONT SECURITY GUARD (PART-TIME) 05/09/25 APPLY
SUB-CROSSING GUARD 06/20/25 APPLY

Open Exams

OC = Open Competitive - exams open to the public.

ALL APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. It is your responsibility as an applicant to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications listed. You will not receive a refund if your application is disapproved.

# Name
(click to view job description)
Salary Application Deadline Exam Date Apply Online
638-90010 HEAD AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 05/13/25 06/14/25 APPLY

Promotional Exams

PROM = Promotional - exams for current employees.

ALL APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. It is your responsibility as an applicant to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications listed. You will not receive a refund if your application is disapproved.

# Name
(click to view job description)
Salary Application Deadline Exam Date Apply Online