Nassau County Legislature Is Hiring A Typist-Clerk Bilingual

Job Posting Announcement 📢

Discover the details of the latest employment opportunity within Nassau County's School Districts, Libraries, and Board of Cooperative Educational Services, including salary specifics and application instructions.

Salary Range 💰

Compensation varies by jurisdiction. For example:

• Hicksville Public Library: $40,000 - $50,000

Primary Duties 🎯

The successful candidate will:

• Perform routine typing and clerical work involving standardized tasks
• Carry out related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications ✅

Applicants must meet one of the following on or before the closing date:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Or, two years of satisfactory clerical experience, including typing

Application Process 📝

Applications are available online at www.nassaucivilservice.com. Benefits of applying electronically include:

• Storage in your personal user account
• Application fee payment via credit/debit card

Additional Resources 🔍

Our Examination Announcements webpage offers:

• Job Descriptions and Interest Cards: View class specifications and register for email notifications when new examinations are announced

Filing Locations & Hours 🖥️

In-office computer terminals are available at:

40 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hempstead, NY
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

No paper applications are available, aligning with our paperless initiative.

Residency & Fees 🏡💳

Residency requirements are detailed in Item No. 5 of the General Information. Processing fees are:

• Non-refundable, payable by credit/debit card for each exam

Fee Waivers: Available if you are unemployed, support a household, eligible for Medicaid, receiving SSI, or Public Assistance, or are a qualifying service member or veteran. Verification is required. When prompted, select the Fee Waiver option and follow instructions to submit the necessary documentation.

Special Accommodations & Credits ✨

• If you need test accommodations due to disability or conflicts with religious or military commitments, indicate "yes" on the application.
• See Item No. 6 of the General Information for veteran and firefighter/police-related credits; declare eligibility accordingly.

Vacancies & Background Checks 🕵️‍♂️

Information regarding vacancies and background check requirements can be found in Item No. 4 of the General Information.

Important Notes on Communication & Examination Procedures 📧📝

The Nassau County Civil Service is implementing electronic canvassing:

• Letters will be sent to the email address provided in your application
• Save no-reply@nassaucountyny.gov to your contacts to prevent spam issues
• Check inbox and spam folders regularly
• Notify the Commission in writing of any address or contact changes
• Respond to all correspondence; more than two non-responses may remove you from the eligible list

Note: Total examination time for tests scheduled on this date cannot exceed eight hours.

Examination Subjects & Assessments 📋

Subjects Covered:

• Spelling: Test your ability to spell words used in business communication
• Alphabetizing: Test your skill in filing alphabetically
• Record Keeping: Assess your capacity for routine record-keeping tasks
• Clerical Operations: Evaluate skills involving letters, numbers, sorting, and checking

Typing Test 🖥️

Starting June 2021, typing speed and accuracy will be assessed during probation. Candidates successful in the written exam will demonstrate proficiency as a probation requirement. Failure to do so may result in termination.

Important Contact & Additional Information 📞

If you do not receive notice within three days of your scheduled examination (e.g., July 11, 2026), contact the Commission at 572-0862.

Update your contact information in writing, including examination number, title, and your Social Security number.

Veteran & Disable Veteran Credits 🛡️

Visit the Nassau Civil Service homepage for details and downloadable forms regarding credits for disabled veterans.

General Information & Application Guidelines 📚

• Submit inquiries to the Executive Director of the Nassau County Civil Service Commission
• Establish qualifications with sufficient documentation; work experience gained in violation of Civil Service Law will not be credited
• Necessary certificates, licenses, military discharge papers (DD214), and education proof (diplomas, transcripts) must be submitted with your application
• Colleges are considered at a rate of 30 credits per completed year
• Volunteer experience, if verifiable, may be accepted with proper documentation
• Educational substitutions require appropriate degrees or diplomas
• Bring the official notice of examination for admittance
• For examinations administered outside Nassau County or other jurisdictions, contact this office at least two weeks prior to the exam date
• Fingerprinting may be conducted at the examination site or as required afterwards
• Alternate examination dates can be requested with proper documentation and timely notice