Westchester County strives to promote professionalism and superior customer service throughout its workforce. The Department of Human Resources has utilized best practices in management, technology and the out-of-the-box thinking needed to facilitate innovative solutions that enhance the services we provide the public, our county departments and 121 local government agencies under the commissioner’s jurisdiction.
Our civil service recruitment and selection team serves over 10,000 candidates annually to ensure Westchester taxpayers have a talented, diverse workforce able to meet the needs of a growing County now and in the future. As required by law, we maintain detailed employment records for more than 30,000 employees of Westchester County, Westchester Medical Center, and 121 cities, towns, villages, schools and fire districts, and conduct 2,500 pre-employment background checks annually.
The Department of Human Resources and its staff of 45 professionals have implemented myriad programs including an online performance appraisal system, a state-of-the-art civil service examination management system, a countywide Telework Program, a comprehensive decentralized continuous recruitment testing program, automated workflow approval processes as well as re-engineering civil service administration. This has resulted in significant improvements in customer service and civil service administration, putting Westchester County on the map as a place of best practices in many areas, as indicated time and again by New York State oversight agencies.
Westchester County Human Resources will continue to meet its statutory mandates while never losing the personal touch so important in helping individuals reach their professional goals and supporting their career advancement in a dynamic, healthy environment.
Address:
148 Martine Ave., Suite 100
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel: (914) 995-2114 (Main Desk)
(914) 995-2388 (Examination Unit)
Fax: (914) 995-2009
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Exam applications, test guides and forms are currently available in PDF format. To view or print these files, download and install the free Adobe Reader.
Test Guides
Examination test guides are now available directly from the New York State Civil Service Commission Web site (After linking to this page, scroll down to see the list of study guides available.). The guides provide a cursory view of format and content to help applicants prepare for the indicated exam. Please refer to the NYSCSC's Web site above to access the most current version of test guides offered.
| Document | Description |
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| Application for Examination/Employment (XD10) | Civil Service application for employment and County exams (Do not use this form to apply for the Correction Officer, Police Officer or Firefighter exam.) |
| Promotion Applicant Certification Form | Director of Facilities - Promotion Applicant Certification Form |
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County Executive Kenneth Jenkins' Summer Fellowship Program provides eligible high school and college students with the opportunity to gain professional experience, build leadership skills, work closely with experienced staffers and learn about county government. |
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| Seasonal Park Ranger Application | Seasonal Park Ranger Application 2025 |
| Seasonal/Summer Job Application | Summer Job Application (Applications are available December through August) |
| Parks Seasonal Application | Parks and Recreation Department Seasonal Application for Employment |
| Lifeguard Seasonal Application | Lifeguard Seasonal Application |
| Authorization for Disability Record (Form 102) | Form requesting disability record from Veteran's Administration |
| Request for Alternate Exam Date for Religious Observance | Form to request an alternate test date when an exam is held at a time of religious observance. |
| Application Fee Waiver Request and Certification Form | Form to request a waiver of application fee and to certify eligibility for the fee waiver. |
| Cross Filer Form | Notice of application for examinations with other jurisdictions. |
We have assembled the most frequently asked questions about our examination program to help interested prospects gain a better understanding of the process. Make your selection from the menu on the right to learn more.
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources is responsible for civil service administration for the County of Westchester, the Westchester Medical Center, the cities of Peekskill and Rye and all of the towns and villages in the county and their associated school districts.
The positions under our jurisdiction represent a wide variety of careers. Under New York State Civil Service Law, individuals seeking employment in the competitive class of civil service must compete in an examination process for selection by merit and fitness.
Examinations may be specifically scheduled (periodic) and open to the public, or open to current permanent employees only (promotion), or they may be held as continuous recruitment examinations. Testing utilizes many formats, including written examination, training and experience evaluation, PC-administered tests, performance tests, language proficiency tests, and agility tests.
For each examination, we publish a detailed announcement specifying the minimum qualifications that need to be demonstrated in order to gain admission to the examination. Please read all materials carefully, as the application fee is non-refundable.
Should you require further assistance, contact the Examinations Division at (914) 995-2388.
Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome your participation in our examinations program.
Westchester County's Summer employment program offers job opportunities in various departments and facilities.
Jobs include Seasonal Park Rangers with our Public Safety department, parks and pool attendants, lifeguards, laborers and office workers. Pay depends on the job title, work involved and experience required. The minimum hiring age is 16 years old (with some exceptions). There is no maximum age limit. Preference will be given to Westchester County residents.
Summer job applications can be viewed and printed online or they can be obtained by visiting the Westchester County Department of Human Resources, Suite 100, Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, New York 10601.
If you have any questions, e-mail Connie Giamei at
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
County Executive’s Fellowship Program
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
We are currently accepting applications for Summer for immediate hire through Summer and year-round:
- ATUPA: The Adolescent Tobacco Underage Prevention Act: only hiring individuals age 16-21
- Beach Program
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Summer 2025 (June 10th – July 24th)
- Apply by May 10, 2025.
- Explore and contribute to the world of probation services.
- Develop new skills and refine others.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Seasonal Park Ranger Application 2025
PARKS DEPARTMENT
Lifeguard Seasonal Application
Parks Department General Seasonal Application
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The Westchester County Department of Human Resources is responsible for civil service administration for Westchester County, the Westchester Medical Center, the cities of Peekskill and Rye and all of the towns and villages in the county and their associated school districts.
The cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers are separate civil service agencies, and administer their own examinations independent of Westchester County.
The positions under our jurisdiction represent a wide variety of careers. Under New York State Civil Service Law, individuals seeking employment in the competitive class of civil service must compete in an examination process for selection by merit and fitness. Examinations may be specifically scheduled (periodic) and open to the public (open competitive), or open to current permanent employees only (promotional), or they may be held as continuous recruitment examinations.
Testing utilizes many formats, including written examination, training and experience evaluation, PC-administered tests, performance tests, language proficiency tests and agility tests. For each examination, we publish a detailed announcement specifying the minimum qualifications that need to be demonstrated in order to gain admission to the examination. Read all materials carefully, as the application fee is non-refundable.
New York State Department of Civil Service has prepared the guide How To Take A Written Test for State Civil Service Examinations, which provides candidates with helpful tips and general information on written tests for State Civil Service examinations.
If you are not familiar with our examination program, answers to many questions can be found in our frequently asked questions section. Should you require further assistance, you may contact the examinations division at (914) 995-2388.
Westchester County is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome your participation in our examinations program.