Professional Career Opportunities online exam registration now open to fill jobs in public service
Individuals interested in a career in New York State public service can apply and complete the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam, a civil service exam used to fill more than 150 professional entry-level titles across New York State agencies, including health and human services, environmental conservation, human resources, administrative analysis, and transportation. The majority of positions filled through this exam require two-year traineeships during which individuals gain the necessary knowledge and experience to perform the full responsibilities of the position.
This exam, which is being offered online for the first time, is the largest exam administered by the Department of Civil Service. Qualified candidates can apply for the exam online at https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/ until 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
To be eligible to take the PCO exam, candidates must first meet the minimum qualifications for the exam, which requires having a Bachelor’s degree by June 30, 2023. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must apply for the exam by November 30, 2022, then access the online exam and submit all examination materials by December 15, 2022. The online exam will require candidates to provide information about their training and experience with an online questionnaire that is completed and submitted by the candidate. Candidates should be prepared to provide detailed information on their education, work experience, dates of employment, and supervisor contact information to answer the questions completely.
To highlight the many career opportunities currently available across State government, all jobseekers are invited to attend the New York State PCO Jobs Virtual Career Fair being held on Wednesday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The job fair will feature a variety of State agencies with a special focus on the many job titles filled by the PCO exam. The career fair will also include informational sessions to help jobseekers begin their New York State careers with helpful information. To register and learn more, visit https://nysdolvirtual11.easyvirtualfair.com/landing.
Candidates who need computer access to attend the virtual career fair or to access the online exam may visit a New York State Department of Labor Career Center and should first fill out a form to ensure computer availability. Candidates may also visit a SUNY Educational Opportunity Center for computer access.
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