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1. What are the Firefighter Agility Test requirements?

View the Firefighter Agility Test Requirements (PDF).

2. What is the process for applying for a Civil Service job?

Please view the Civil Service Application Review Process Map (PPT).

3. What is some advice for taking the Civil Service Examination Written Test?

Please view the Civil Service Examination - How to Take A Written Test (PDF).

4. What are the Police Agility Test requirements?

View the Police Agility Test Requirements (PDF).

5. How can I obtain information on particular civil service examinations?

Announcements for civil service examinations are publicized on the City of Mount Vernon website and in the Journal Newspaper. Printed copies are also available in all County and municipal buildings, and local libraries.

The City of Mount Vernon Application for Examination/employment is available at the Department of Civil Service, located at:
City Hall
1 Roosevelt Square
Room 103
Mount Vernon, NY 10550

They may also be downloaded from our website.

6. How can I tell when a particular test will be given by Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission?

Not all examinations are held on an annual basis. Examinations are prepared and scheduled by the New York State Civil Service Commission. Civil Service requests examinations to be scheduled based on the number of positions, the length of the current eligible list, the age of the list, and the turnover of employees within the title. Eligible lists are valid for a minimum period of one year from the date of establishment and up to four years at the discretion of the Commissioner of Civil Service.

In order to find out if a specific examination is being offered, you must check on the schedule of announced examinations.

7. Who uses Mount Vernon Civil Service Lists?

Lists of eligible job candidates established by the Civil Service Department are used to fill vacancies in competitive class titles.