Bill > A08023

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to require the state Department of Civil Service to allow municipalities (defined as villages, towns, cities, and counties) to post their employment opportunities on the department's state jobs website. The bill mandates that these municipal job postings must be displayed in a searchable format, enabling job seekers to search by specific municipality and job position type. Currently, the department already publicly posts state employment opportunities, including details about job vacancies, upcoming examinations, and positions eligible for individuals with disabilities and veterans. The new provision extends this public posting capability to municipal governments, creating a centralized, user-friendly platform for job seekers to find both state and local government employment opportunities. The bill requires the department to work collaboratively with the New York State Department of Labor, the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, and municipalities to implement these new posting requirements. The legislation is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8023