Civil Service Jobs

A select list of resources on finding and getting civil service jobs at the local level (City of White Plains or Westchester County), state level (New York) or federal level (United States)

Our librarians can assist you in person at the Reference Desk, by phone (914)422-1480 or online.

Print Resources

The following titles are available for in-library use and/or loan.

24 Hours to the Civil Service Exams 351.076T
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs 351.076D
Civil Service Handbook 650.14C
Guide to America's Federal Jobs 351.025 G
Occupational Outlook Handbook 331.7U
Salary Facts Handbook 331.28S
State Occupational Outlook Handbook 331.7S

Find more in our CatalogPlus+ with subject headings such as: Civil Service Positions - United States and Civil Service - United States - Examinations.

Also located in the Job Information area of the Center for Business, Jobs and Nonprofits:

Various civil service exam study guides
Postings of upcoming civil service jobs

A collection of booklets and videos designed by LEAP (Labor Education Action Program) of CSEA (Civil Service Employees of America). These can help individuals prepare for New York State and local government civil service examinations. Each booklet covers one of 26 topics and contains various sample questions intended for practice purposes. They are also available free, online, exclusively for CSEA members and their families. Simply log on to http://www.csealocal1000.org and click on members-only page and then Test Preparation Booklet section, work institute page and then Test Prep books section.

Periodicals

The Library subscribes to hundreds of magazines and newspapers in print and hundreds more online. Of particular interest to civil service jobseekers are: Federal Jobs Digest and The Chief (Civil Employees Weekly). Print copies are available in the Periodicals Department. Online articles can be found through the Online Research section of our website.

Subscription Databases

Careers Internet Database
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Learning Express Library ( study guides, sample self-scoring tests)

Websites

City of White Plains Personnel Department
New York State Department of Civil Service
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*Net OnLine
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
USA.gov
USAJOBS (Apply online or directly to individual federal agency)
Westchester County Dept. of Human Resources
National Learning Corporation (If interested in purchasing examination study guides for all level)

.pdf version also available.
Revised by the Adult Services Staff of the White Plains Public Library 5/30/08