Classification of Government Service

Positions in government fall within two categories: the unclassified service and the classified service.

Unclassified Service consists of all elected officials, certain department heads, employees of the Monroe County Legislature and Board of Elections, teachers and some supervisory personnel in school systems. In Monroe County, the unclassified service positions comprise only a small percentage of the workforce.

Classified Service makes up the vast majority of positions and are assigned to one of the following classes:

• Exempt: there is a confidential relationship between the employee and the elected official, department head or policy making level positions. e.g. deputies and secretaries to department heads.
• Labor: have no minimum qualifications. e.g. entry level service employees and laborers.
• Noncompetitive: specific experience and education are required and it is impracticable to hold a competitive examination to fill them. e.g. various part-time positions, registered and licensed practical nurses, and mechanic positions. (Included in the noncompetitive class can be a competitive position that is reclassified for a disabled applicant Section 55-A of Civil Service Law, page 5).
• Competitive: require applicants to meet both minimum qualifications and pass an examination. Those candidates with the highest examination scores are the first to be considered for appointment.

Below, please find the link to the website for the Monroe County Civil Service Commission - Office of Human Services. This link will connect you with upcoming Civil Service examinations which are posted the first week of each month, as well as the application form to apply for the exams.