Job Listings

Youth and Recreation Summer Help (Part-Time)

The City of Olean, Youth Bureau & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions for part-time, summer employment for the following positions:

  • Certified Lifeguards for Franchot Wading Pool          $18.00/hr. (Must possess current NYS Lifeguard Certificate and First Aid)
  • Recreation Leaders for Summer Recreation Program          $15.50/hr. (Late June to early August)
  • Olean Housing Court Specialists          $15.65/hr. (Late June to early August)

All applicants must be at least 16 years of age.   Positions are seasonal, part-time with no benefits.  Applications are available in the Olean Municipal Building, Room 109.

Completed applications can be mailed to:

City of Olean
Room 109, PO Box 668
Olean NY 14760

or emailed to [email protected].

City of Olean residents will be given preference in filling positions

The City of Olean is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  TDD711

Street and Sewer Maintainer 1 (Full-Time Night)

The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Street and Sewer Maintainer 1 (Night) in the Street Division. Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy automotive equipment.  Candidates for this position will need a NYS Commercial Driver's License.  City of Olean residents preferred.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 27, 2024 and can be obtained from the Olean Department of Public Works, 101 E State St, Municipal Building-Room 206; by calling (716)376-5650; or at www.cityofolean.org. EOE. Interested applicants should submit a completed application to:

City of Olean Dept of Public Works
101 E State St, Room 206
P.O. Box 668
Olean, NY 14760
[email protected]
EOE

Junior Civil Engineer (Full-Time)

The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time competitive position of Junior Civil Engineer.  Permanent appointment will be made only after examination and successful placement on Civil Service List.  Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission mandate that applicants must have  (a) Graduation from a four year accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or (b) graduation from an accredited two year college with an Associate Degree in Engineering Sciences, Civil, Architectural, or Surveying Engineering Technology and one year of experience in Civil Engineering work, or (c) two to four years of college with specialization in Civil Engineering, and one year of office and/or field Civil Engineering experience, or (d) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma with courses in science and mathematics and four years of satisfactory experience in assisting in Civil Engineering work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (a), (b), (c) and (d) above.  Candidates for this position must have a New York State Driver's License at time of appointment.  City of Olean residents preferred.  Applications can be obtained from the Department of Public Works Office, 101 East State Street, Municipal Building-Room 206, by calling (716) 376-5650, or from our website at www.cityofolean.org.  Interested applicants should submit a completed application to:

City of Olean Dept of Public Works
101 E State St, Room 206
P.O. Box 668
Olean, NY 14760
[email protected]
EOE

Parking Enforcement Officer (Part-Time)

The City of Olean is seeking qualified candidates for immediate appointment to a part-time position of Parking Enforcement Officer.  No benefits are provided, salary is $18 p/hour, up to 25 hours per week.  Minimum qualifications are established by the Civil Service Commission.  Applications are available at the City of Olean Auditor’s Office in the Olean Municipal Building, 101 E. State Street, Olean, NY 14760 or by calling 716-376-5666.  Information is also available on the city’s web page at www.cityofolean.org.   City of Olean residents preferred.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 21.   The City of Olean is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

 

Police Officer (Full-Time)

The City of Olean is seeking qualified candidates for immediate appointment to a full-time position of Police Officer. Applications are available at the City of Olean Auditor’s Office in the Olean Municipal Building, 101 E. State Street, Olean, NY 14760 or by calling 716-376-5666. Information is also available on the city’s web page at www.cityofolean.org. The City of Olean is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Applications can be obtained below.

Specifications

Civil Service

Civil Service Job Application

Civil Service Employment Portal

Please keep in mind that many of the jobs offered by the City are civil service positions.  To begin civil service employment, you need to possess the qualifications required for the job you're interested in and pass an examination or complete an application supplement.

When you successfully complete the testing process, you are considered not only for available current job opportunities, but also for future vacancies as they arise.