Kimberlee Middaugh
Deputy City Manager

Office of Personnel


City Hall Third Floor
317 E. Church Street
Elmira, New York 14901
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Tel: (607) 737-5993
Fax: (607) 737-5824

Regular Office Hours
M-F:8:30am to 4:30pm
Except Holidays
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Kimberlee Balok Middaugh Esq.
Deputy City Manager/Personnel Director
Michelle Lepere
Personnel Assistant

The Personnel Office is responsible for hiring, benefits administration, labor relations, safety, training, and diversity issues. Hiring for the majority of jobs in the City of Elmira requires appointment through a Civil Service Examination administered by the Chemung County/City of Elmira Regional Civil Service Commission.

Information for examinations can be obtained at the Chemung County/City of Elmira Regional Civil Service Commission Office at the Hazlett Building or on their website.
»Regional Civil Service Commission on chemungcounty.com

Current Job Openings

The City of Elmira is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

  • None at this time

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Elmira does not and cannot seek applicants for civil service competitive positions such as Police Officer, Firefighter, Clerk/Typist, etc. if there is an existing civil service list. To apply for these positions, you should first take the appropriate civil service exam and score well enough to make the list.  When a vacancy occurs for these positions, the City of Elmira will seek applicants from the corresponding list.

All openings above either do not require a civil service exam or there is no one on the civil service list for these positions.

City Employment

The City of Elmira employs individuals in the following occupational areas:

  • Police Officer
  • Firefighter
  • Clerical
  • General Administration
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Skilled Trades
  • Maintenance and Grounds
  • Solid Waste Collection
  • Automotive Mechanic

All jobs in government fall under the Civil Service System. A "Civil Service" employee can be anyone from a secretary to a nurse, a mechanic, a laboratory technician, a truck driver, a building inspector, an electrician, or a teacher aide. However, different Civil Service jobs have different requirements. See the list of Job Descriptions at right for a description of many of the job titles with the City of Elmira and the requirements for each position.

Police and Firefighter Employment

Police and Firefighters must take a Civil Service Exam.All Police and Fire employees are competitive positions and are considered, interviewed, and hired based on the list provided by the Regional Civil Service Commission. To be hired into these positions, you must take the exam and score well enough to make the list.  When a vacancy occurs, the City of Elmira will seek applicants to fill the vacancy from the civil service list
»Click here for more on Police Employment
»Click here for more on Fire Employment


The City is always hiring for part time labor as needed.Continuous Recruitment Positions

Continuous recruitment positions often do not require a Civil Service Exam. These positions are part time or temporary positions that are filled based on need. Current continuous recruitment positions are:

  • Laborer: for seasonal work such as mowing or street work and golf course maintenance
  • Clerk-Typist: part time for work to be filed or typed as required
  • Kennel Worker: part time for work required at the Elmira Animal Shelter
  • Crossing Guard Substitute: part time to fill in for crossing guards

Those interested should complete the City of Elmira Employment Application and submit it to the Personnel Office. Personnel will keep all applications on file and review them when a position becomes available.

Competitive Positions

You must score well on a Civil Service Exam for competitive positions.Competitive positions require that vacancies be filled from an established list of qualified candidates from the Regional Civil Service Commission. To be eligible for these positions when they are available, you should take the Civil Service Exam for the specified position when it is offered. After taking the exam, if you score high enough, the Regional Civil Service Commission will add you to the list of qualified applicants and you should complete a City of Elmira Employment Application and submit a resume. When a vacancy needs to be filled, the City will contact the individuals on the list based on their application and resume to consider them for employment.
»Click here for information on how to apply for Civil Service Exams
»Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Civil Service

Exempt and Non-Competitive Positions

Exempt and Non-Competitive Positions are hired or appointed in a manner similar to private industry. These positions have specific qualifications or educational requirements. When a vacancy occurs in one of these positions, the City of Elmira will advertise the vacancy and the requirements for the position All department head positions are exempt and non-competitive.

Questions about Employment

If you have questions about employment and opportunities with the City of Elmira, please contact Personnel.
»Click here to send email to Personnel

We welcome inquiries from individuals regarding permanent employment, internships, or volunteering to gain valuable work experience.


The City of Elmira does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The City of Elmira is an Equal Opportunity Employer