Vacancies and Job Opportunities

The Broome County Department of Personnel posts current job openings. These positions either require no civil service examination for appointment or there is currently no enforceable eligible list.  Please note that titles in the competitive class, identified by "C" on the posting, require that you take a civil service examination in the future.

All hiring for these positions is done by the department with the vacancy. Contact information is listed. A General Employment Application is necessary to apply for each of these positions. Positions are added to and removed from this list as the Department of Personnel is informed of the need to make changes. The list is updated as necessary.

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EEO/AA

  DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

Broome County currently has an opening for the position of Director of Purchasing. Responsibilities include the direction, organization, and implementation of a purchasing program including acquisition of a wide range of materials, supplies and equipment. Bid proposal preparation, contact with vendors, approval of bid specifications, and supervision of Purchasing departmental staff are some of the responsibilities of this department head (click on title above to view complete job description). Starting salary of $65,506 plus excellent benefits package. A Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience in a governmental management or administrative capacity with oversight of fiscal management/purchasing functions, or in the purchasing of commodities on a large scale as well as the preparation of specifications and awarding of contracts; an Associate’s Degree and three years of experience above; or high school or GED and five years of experience above. Broome County residence is required upon acceptance of employment. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume and application by Sept. 21, 2018 to:                                           

                                             Broome County Department of Personnel

                                     P.O. Box 1766           

                                            Binghamton, NY   13902                                                                                        

                                            Attn: Thomas H. Behan, Personnel Officer   

                                            or email to: tbehan@co.broome.ny.us

 PUBLIC DEFENDER (Broome County)

 Seeking applicants for the full-time position of Broome County Public Defender to run an eleven Attorney office in Binghamton, NY, which provides representation to indigent criminal defendants at trial and appellate levels. Applicants must have both trial and administrative experience, and be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Starting base salary: $100,269.00 plus benefits. Appointment to an initial term of 5 years subject to reappointment by the County Executive. Upon acceptance of the position a Broome County residence will be required. Submit resumes and the Application for the Public Defender's Office by 8/15/18 to:

                                                                    Broome County Department of Personnel

                                                                    P.O. Box 1766

                                                                   Binghamton, NY   13902

                                                                   Attn: Thomas H. Behan, Personnel Officer

                                                                   or email to: tbehan@co.broome.ny.us

 AA/EOE

Treasury Clerk 

Social Services Examiner (C)