Current Jobs

The City of Elmira is currently recruiting on-call School Crossing Guards. This responsible position calls for the exercise of considerable vigilance in directing traffic for the protection of children going to and from school. Work is performed independently with only occasional direction from a supervisor.

You can find a printable City of Elmira Job application here. 

The City of Elmira is currently recruiting for two Public Works Specialists. Work is performed independently with only occasional direction from a supervisor.

The City of Elmira is currently recruiting for 2 full time positions as a Public works Specialist 1 in our Buildings and Grounds Department. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance, construction and operation of a munial public service system Responsible for maintaining parks, mowing, raking, cleaning/clearing debris, snow, ice, leaves, and trash, etc.

This is a trainee position and employee must be qualified as a Public Works Specialist II. Class D license or Class B permit must be maintained throughout appointment in this title. Possession of a Class B license is required within nine (9) months from date of appointment.

Benefits include paid holidays, sick, vacation, NYS Pension, Deferred Compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance.

Interested candidates must complete an employment application and send to the City Manager, 317 E. Church Street, Elmira NY. EOE.

You can find a printable City of Elmira Job application here. 

The City of Elmira is recruiting a solid waste specialist.

The City of Elmira is currently accepting applications for a Solid Waste Specialist I  or II. This position involves the responsibility for the operation of automotive equipment and for learning the duties and routines for the collection and disposal of solid waste.

Minimum qualifications include: a high school diploma or equivalent. Possession of a NYS commercial Driver's License Class B with the appropriate endorsements of a learner's permit which must be maintained throughout appointment in this title. Completion of National Safety Council Safe Driving course and a Class B license is required prior to the end of training period.

There will be a minimum probationary period of not less than 8 weeks up to 52 weeks.

Printable job applications can be found here. 

The Elmira Police Department is currently recruiting for a part-time Kennel Worker in the Animal Control Department. Daily duties include cleaning and maintaining the Animal Control Shelter, meeting with the public, answering the phone, and additional duties as assigned.

Candidate is required to have graduate from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

Interested employees must notify the Personnel Department at City Hall by completing an employment application.

Printable Employment application can be found here.

The City of Elmira is currently accepting applications for a full-time City Assessor.  This is a professional and supervisory position in the valuation of real property for assessment for tax purposes and the preparation of an annual roll for the City of Elmira.  Duties include, but not limited to, independent judgment, attends all hearing of the Board of Assessment Review, respond to taxpayer inquiries verbally and in writing, prepares special reports concerning assessment activities, etc.

The City of Elmira is currently accepting applications for a full-time City Assessor.  This is a professional and supervisory position in the valuation of real property for assessment for tax purposes and the preparation of an annual roll for the City of Elmira.  Duties include, but not limited to, independent judgement, attends all hearing of the Board of Assessment Review, respond to taxpayer inquiries verbally and in writing, prepares special reports concerning assessment activities, etc.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide; OR Associates Degree and one year experience described above, OR Bachelors Degree and six months of experience described above or with a written commitment from the County Director of Real Property Tax Services that the County will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the State Board, within a six month period.

Interested employees must notify the Personnel Department at City Hall by completing an employment application before the closing date.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide; OR Associates Degree and one year experience described above, OR Bachelors Degree and six months of experience described above or with a written commitment from the County Director of Real Property Tax Services that the County will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the State Board, within a six month period.

Interested employees must notify the Personnel Department at City Hall by completing an employment application before the closing date.