How do I apply to take an exam?

You will need to fully complete a Livingston County Application for Examination or Employment. Please make sure you include all of your qualifying education, training and/or experience on the application form. The application must be submitted with the examination fee to the Livingston County Human Resources Office no later than the deadline posted on the exam announcement.

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1. Is there one Civil Service exam for all positions?
2. How do I apply to take an exam?
3. Which public employers hire using the results of examinations administered by Livingston County?
4. How can I obtain information on specific civil service exams?
5. If an exam is announced, does this mean there are open positions?
6. May I submit an exam application after the deadline?
7. May I take more than one examination on a single test date?
8. How can I pay my exam fee?
9. Can I get a waiver of the exam fee?
10. When will I be notified if my exam application has been approved?
11. Where are Civil Service examinations held?
12. Are there study guides for Civil Service exams?
13. What happens after I take the exam?
14. What is an eligible list and how is it used?
15. What do I do if my address changes after I apply for the exam?
16. What are veteran’s credits, and how do I apply?
17. Does Livingston County accept applications for State (including SUNY) and Federal exams?
18. What is the difference between an open-competitive and promotional exam?
19. What is a continuous recruitment exam?
20. What is a training and experience exam?
21. What are “special arrangements” for an exam?