What are the services provided by the Westchester One-Stop Employment Center?
Do I have to be a Westchester County resident to take a civil service examination?
Can I take more than one civil service examination on a test date?
When do I get my admission notice?
What is the difference between an open-competitive and promotional examination?
Do I have to be a United States citizen in order to be employed in civil service?
If I am discriminated against because of a disability, who can I call?
Where can I find economic data, real estate data about Westchester County?
Where can I find help in my current job search?
How do I get a job with Westchester County?
How can I verify the employment of a current or former County employee?
How can I obtain information on particular civil service examinations?
Are study materials available for civil service exams?
Where can I find employment statistics?
How do I find out about applying for unemployment benefits?
Where can I find a job for my teen?

 
What are the services provided by the Westchester One-Stop Employment Center?
The One-Stop provides job training and employment placement services for those seeking new or better jobs. The center offers, classes, resume writing services, research tools and other tools including computers and fax machines.

Contact name:

120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, New York
Phone: (914) 995-3910

Contact email:

Dpb2@westchestergov.com
Dept: DSS

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/onestopemploymentcenter
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Do I have to be a Westchester County resident to take a civil service examination?
For most positions, there are no residency requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to residents.There are some positions that do require residency. The examination announcement will indicate such a requirement under the Residence section.

Contact name:

Human Resources
Phone: (914) 995-2125
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs

www.westchestergov.com/hr/faq
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Can I take more than one civil service examination on a test date?
The New York State Civil Service Commission prepares the examinations in such a manner that you can participate in more than one examination on the same day. All examinations for which you have been approved must be taken on the same day in the same testing center. Be sure to indicate on your application that you are filing for more than one examination.
For more information, please consult the Human Resources website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/faq
Phone: (914) 995-2123
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
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When do I get my admission notice?
Admission notices are mailed to candidates 10 calendar days prior to the test date. If you do not receive an admission notice by 2 days prior to the test date, you must call the Examinations Division at (914) 995-2117 for instructions. It is the candidate's responsibility to call for these instructions prior to the test date.
For more information, go to the Human Resources website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/faq
Phone: (914) 995-8644
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
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What is the difference between an open-competitive and promotional examination?
Open-competitive examinations can be taken by any individual who demonstrates that they meet the minimum educational and experience qualifications cited on the examination announcement. Promotional examinations are restricted to current employees of the participating appointing authority who meet the service requirement and minimum qualifications as cited on the announcement. It is possible for current employees to take an examination both open-competitively and promotionally, and appear on both lists if they pass the examination. Candidates on promotional lists are canvassed first. For more detailed information consult the Human Resources department website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/faq
Phone: (914)995-2125
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
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Do I have to be a United States citizen in order to be employed in civil service?
Unless otherwise stated on the examination announcement or job specification, you do not have to be a citizen. You must be legally able to work in the United States.
For more detailed information consult the Human Resources department website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/faq
Phone: (914) 995-2123
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
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If I am discriminated against because of a disability, who can I call?
If you are discriminated against because of a disability in the areas of employment, housing, employment, public accommodation or credit you may call the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, located at 112 E. Post Road, White Plains, New York, 10605, (914) 995-7710 to file a complaint. In some cases you may be referred to other local human rights agencies to file a complaint. The Westchester County Human Rights Commission office will handle the complaint or make sure you receive timely and confidential assistance.



Contact name:

Delores Scott Brathwaite, Esq. Executive Director
Phone: 995-7710

Contact email:

HRC@westchestergov.com
Dept: Human Rights Commission
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Where can I find economic data, real estate data about Westchester County?
Westchester County's Department of Economic Development compiles information the the economic climate of Westchester which is available on the department's website.

Contact name:

Michael Goodstein
Phone: (914)995-2916

Contact email:

mgg8@westchestergov.com
Dept: Economic Development

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/business_marketdata.htm
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Where can I find help in my current job search?
There are several sources: Westchester County Department of Human Resources can provide information on civil service tests and government job postings. The county's One-Stop Center offers job training and placement services in the private sector. The Westchester County Office for Women, Operation Talent Bank matches qualified workers with available jobs. The NYS Department of Labor's Job Service helps unemployed individuals. Seniors seeking employment can contact the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services or the Senior Personnel Employment Council.
For more detailed information consult the Human Resources department website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
Phone: Department of Human Resources (914) 995-2114;The County's One-Stop Center (914) 995-3910; The Westchester County Office for Women, Operation Talent Bank (914) 995-5972; The New York State Department of Labor's Job Service (914) 995-9552; The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (914) 813-6300 and the Senior Personnel Employment Council at (914) 948-8004.
Dept: Department of Human Resources or One-Stop Employment Center.

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/wplwis

economic.westchestergov.com
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How do I get a job with Westchester County?
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources posts a list of current county job openings each week. They can be reviewed on the county's website. They are also posted at the Human Resources Department, Suite 100, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, N.Y.
For more detailed information consult the Human Resources department website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs

Contact name:

Human Resources
Phone: (914) 995-8644
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
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How can I verify the employment of a current or former County employee?
Submit your request in writing to:
Department of Human Resources
148 Martine Avenue; Suite 100
White Plains, New York 10601
or Fax to:
(914)995-2009
Phone: 914-995-2102
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr
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How can I obtain information on particular civil service examinations?
Announcements for Westchester County civil service examinations are publicized on the Westchester County Personnel Office web site. Printed copies are also available in all County and municipal buildings, and local libraries.The Westchester County Application for Examination/Employment is available at the Department of Human Resources, Suite 100, Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601, or may be downloaded from our web site.
For more detailed information consult the Human Resources department website at http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs

Contact name:

Human Resources
Phone: (914) 995-2123
Dept: Human resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr
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Are study materials available for civil service exams?
The New York State Civil Service Commission neither provides nor recommends any study materials. Some materials may be available through public libraries, public employee unions and private publishers.

For more detailed information, go to the HR website at http://westchestergov.com/hr/jobs

Contact name:

Human Resources
Phone: (914) 995-8644
Dept: Human Resources

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/hr

www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobs
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Where can I find employment statistics?
Westchester County's One-Stop Employment Center has labor statistics on the job market in Westchester. These can be reviewed at the One Stop Offices at 120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, N.Y.

Contact name:

Donnovon Beckford
Phone: 995-3707

Contact email:

dpb2@westchestergov.com
Dept: Office of Workforce Development/DSS

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/onestopemploymentcenter
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How do I find out about applying for unemployment benefits?
The New York State Department of Labor's unemployment insurance line at (1-888) 209-8124 can guide you through the application process.
Phone: (1-888)209-8124

More info:

www.labor.state.ny.us
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Where can I find a job for my teen?
The Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Office for Workforce Investment hold a summer job fair for youth each spring at the Westchester County Center. Other options include contacting your local municipal youth bureau or school district.

Contact name:

Donnovon Beckford 995-3707
Phone: Donnovon Beckford 995-3707
Dept: Youth Bureau, Workforce Investment/DSS

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/kids
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