Employment Opportunities

Columbia County Civil Service offers exams for the public as well as promotional exams for existing employees. Please visit the links below to obtain a list of the current available tests. If you have any questions concerning any of the exams listed please contact Civil Service directly at (518) 828-6622, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm.

To apply for an examination you must complete the application and return to Civil Service with the required filing fee. Please be sure you have both pages.

Note ** Personal Checks will no longer be accepted for the filing fee** Note

You must fill out the application for employment and file it with the Civil Service Department for the exam you would like to take

Application for Veteran's Credits Click here

Application Fee Waiver Request and Certification Form Click Here

Columbia County Jail
Per Diem Nurses Openings

We are recruiting Per Diem experienced LPN’s and RPN’s who can work in an independent environment under the direction of the Facility Medical Director and Head Nurse. Our Nurses address medical issues, pass medications, and handle sick call and emergencies as they arise during their shift. Nursing staff work up to twelve hour shifts (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) The medical staff work closely with the Correction Officers, other health care providers such as the Columbia County Mental Health and the Department of Public Health concerning mental health crisis intervention, HIV testing, Hepatitis Vaccinations and other medical issues. The Medical Unit works closely with local rehabilitation agencies to provide a smoother transition for inmates leaving jail and entering drug or alcohol treatment programs. Weekends and evenings required.
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The starting hourly rates for Per-Diem Nurses is $21.68

Please contact Head Nurse Amy VanAlstyne R.N. at (518) 828-3324 ext 1510

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The COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE is currently accepting resumes for the following position.

Part-Time

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

30 hours per week

Columbia County, New York

ANNUAL SALARY: $37,000.00

Duties Include: The Assistant Public Defender duties will include preparation, research and defense of all types of misdemeanor and felony level criminal cases and family court cases. This position requires appearance at preliminary hearings, pre-trial hearings, jury and non-jury trials at local and county court. Columbia County residency preferred.

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate and State Bar of New York License to practice law. Prefer two to five years courtroom experience as defendant/family court attorney.

Deadline for Application: Friday, July 11, 2008

Contact Information: Please mail cover letter and resume to:

Arlene Levinson, Esq.
Columbia County Public Defender
610 State Street
Hudson, New York 12534

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