Schuyler County Government

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Civil Service

Mission Statement: Public employees are hired under a merit system known as civil service. The Schuyler County Civil Service Department provides services to members of the public seeking employment and to municipalities in filling non-elective positions in public service. Under the direction of the Personnel Officer, the department also administers the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law and Schuyler County Civil Service Rules. Civil Service responsibilities include payroll certification, examination administration, job classification, and advice and assistance concerning Civil Service Law for all County departments and other jurisdictions in Schuyler County (school districts, towns, villages and special districts).

Program

Personnel & Fringes

Equipment

Contractual

Expenses

Total Expenses

Revenue

Local Share

Administration

$68,216

$11,000

$79,216

$1,000

$78,216

Program Totals

$68,216

$11,000

$79,216

$1,000

$78,216

Programs

Performance Measures

2005 Outcomes

2006 Projected Outcomes

Administration

Assist the community by providing information on examinations and position vacancies and other Civil Service issues.

Assist municipalities to ensure that hiring conforms to Civil Service Law and Rules.

Ensure sufficient eligible lists for hiring competitive positions by monitoring lists and administering examinations.

Convey information to the public who visit the office. Provide information on webpage for convenience to community and cost effectiveness.

Certify payroll for all municipalities in Schuyler County at least one time in fiscal year. Correct problems promptly.

Provisional rate as shown on annual report to NYS Civil Service is equal to or less than state average.

Information and forms for Civil Service exams and positions available on County webpage. Increased number of visits to Civil Service page.

Certify 85% of payrolls under jurisdiction. Meet with all new municipal employees who interact with Civil Service.

Provisional rate equal to or less than state average.

Continue making information available on County webpage.

Certify 100% of payrolls under jurisdiction.

Provisional rate equal to or less than state average.