ONONDAGA COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL JOHN H. MULROY CIVIC CENTER 421 MONTGOMERY ST. 11TH FL. SYRACUSE, NY 13202

(315) 435-3537•

WEBSITE:

WWW.ONONDAGA.GOV

Carl Hummel Commissioner Published 09/04/2026 Application Deadline 09/22/2026 REPRODUCTION

SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Open Competitive Exam #60065560 Click here to apply or see application instructions below. Promotional Exam #70033770 Click here to apply or see application instructions below. Office Hours

M-F 8 A.M.

• 4 P.

M. Exam Date 11/07/2026 ALL

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED WITH THE ONONDAGA COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER THE EXAMINATION FEES FOR THESE SPECIFIC HOLDINGS OF REPRODUCTION SERVICES SUPERVISOR HAVE BEEN WAIVED. SALARY AND VACANCIES

Changing conditions may make it necessary to certify vacancies at higher or lower salaries than those announced.

THE TITLE CURRENTLY EXISTS IN THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS

Onondaga County Department of Information Technology

• $62,715
• $69,188 OCM BOCES
• Salary varies Syracuse City School District
• Salary varies The resulting open competitive eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in any jurisdiction where the title exists.

The resulting promotional eligible list will be certified to fill vacancies only in the agency in which candidates are employed on the date of examination. To qualify as a promotion candidate, the agency in which you are employed must be listed above.

DUTIES:

The work involves responsibility for being in charge of a print shop performing skilled tasks in the supervision, operation and maintenance of offset printing presses, digital printers/copiers and associated equipment (e.g. trimmers, folders, sealers, binders etc.) utilized in the production of low to high volume copies of directories, booklets, reports, street guides, forms, posters, brochures, handouts, stationery, business cards and promotional materials for all the departments and divisions within Onondaga County government as well as their affiliated agencies (e.g. member libraries, courts, etc.). An employee in this class leads, participates and supervises the work of all print shop personnel. Does related work as required.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

OPEN

COMPETITIVE

examination candidates must have resided in the United States of America or one of its territories for not less than one (1) month immediately preceding the date of exam. Preference in appointment may be given to local residents. Appointments to positions in some municipalities are subject to residence requirements pursuant to local laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On the date of examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Promotion:

One (1) year of permanent non-competitive class status as a Duplicating Machine Operator II. 1 of 5

Open Competitive:

Two (2) years of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in the reproduction of records or designs by the use of high volume digital printing/copying technologies and by mechanical transfer of ink or dye to the surfaces of material by the use of type, plates, dies, stencils, etc., inclusive of the preparation of types or plates.

NOTE:

To qualify you must have experience with high speed (100−135 simplex pages per minute) programmable printing/copying technology. Low speed office type copiers do not meet this qualification.

• Note:

  Per Civil Service Law section 52.10(a), which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title required for promotion examination.

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Note:

Per the amendment to Civil Service Law Section 54, which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer experience will be allowed to substitute for paid work experience as long as the volunteer experience is equivalent in nature to the paid work experience required for the position.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION

There will be a written test, which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test will be designed to test for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas: Name and number checking These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions. Operations with Letters and Numbers These questions test for skills and abilities in operations involving alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each question which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers. Keeping simple inventory records These questions test for the ability to follow instructions in keeping simple inventory records of different materials received and distributed from a central location. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide will be required. You may have to compute total costs from quantities (number of units) and cost or price per unit. Knowledge of specific record keeping systems and techniques will not be needed. Supervision These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

TEST GUIDE

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at:https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm. 2 of 5

CALCULATORS:

Use of calculators is

RECOMMENDED

for this exam. Devices with typewriter keyboards, `Spell Checkers,' `Personal Digital Assistants,' `Address Books,' `Language Translators,' `Dictionaries,' or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference materials. You may not bring cellular phones, beepers, pagers, or headphones.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications must be submitted electronically. For the open competitive exam, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ongov/transferjobs For the promotional exam, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ongov/promotionaljobs

EVALUATION OF FOREIGN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies providing this service may be obtained in person from the Onondaga County Department of Personnel or downloaded at https://onondaga.gov/employment/document-center/. You will be responsible for the required evaluation fee.

ADDITIONAL CREDIT TO CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination.

VETERAN CREDITS

Veterans applying for additional credit must submit a copy of their DD-214 Member-4 (discharge papers) with their application for examination or by one month following the date of examination. Veteran's Credit Instructions and Application Forms are available in person from the Onondaga County Department of Personnel or downloaded at https://onondaga.gov/employment/document-center/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE POLICY

All electronic applications along with application fees or proofs of waiver (if applicable) must be submitted to the Onondaga County Department of Personnel before 11:59 p.m. on the application deadline date as listed on the examination announcement. All physical applications along with application fees or proofs of waiver (if applicable) must be submitted to the Onondaga County Department of Personnel before 4:00 p.m. on the application deadline date as listed on the examination announcement. Applications received via U.S. Mail will be accepted only if postmarked on or before the Application Deadline. Applications that are received through inter-office mail after the Application Deadline or that are submitted to any other department, office or agency and are not received in the Department of Personnel by the Application Deadline will not be accepted.

MILITARY APPLICANTS

In accordance with Section 243 of Military Law, military personnel serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United States during the filing period may be permitted to file an application for the examination after the application deadline date, but prior to the scheduled date of the examination. Contact the Onondaga County Personnel Department at (315

• 435-3537 for further information.

EXAM INFORMATION

EXAM NOTICE:

Candidates found eligible will be notified when and where to appear for examination. If you have not received notice of the examination location three (3) days prior to the examination, contact the Examination Unit at 435

• 3537.

If an application is disapproved, due notice will be sent. Reasons for disapproval may be discussed with the reviewer.

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you desire accommodation at the exam site due to disability, please indicate the disability and desired conditions necessary to accommodate your disability on the application or on a separate paper 3 of 5 attached firmly to your application. Candidates requesting an accommodation are required to furnish documentation of the disabling condition prior to the examination date. The accommodation required must be stated on the application for examination and the documentation must be forwarded at least 2 weeks prior to the exam date.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Applicants whose religious beliefs prevent them from taking examinations on the scheduled date should indicate the need for special arrangements on their application.

EXAM RATING

When the written examination is prepared and rated by the New York State Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of the Civil Service Law, the provision of the New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations will apply.

ELIGIBLE LIST

Eligible lists are established, on average, within three months after the examination date. In accordance with the New York State Civil Service Law, an eligible list must remain in existence for one year from the date of its establishment. When the eligible list is established you will be able to view the current eligible list and your status on-line by going to our website at Civil Service Exam Test Results https://onondaga.gov/employment/exam-results/.

CANDIDATE FITNESS

Inquires may be made as to character and ability of all candidates. All statements made by candidates are subject to verification. Falsification of any part of the "Application for Employment" may result in disqualification and possible legal action.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY

If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must notify each of the local jurisdictions as to where you intend to sit for the exam no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State examination center. Onondaga County Cross Filer Notification Forms are available in our office or online at https://onondaga.gov/employment/document-center/. Send completed form to Onondaga County Dept. of Personnel, 421 Montgomery St 11th Fl, Syracuse

NY 13202 OR FAX 315-435-8272 OR

call 315-435-3537.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Onondaga County Personnel Department in writing of any change in address. Address change forms are available in the Personnel Department during normal office hours or online at https://onondaga.gov/employment/document-center/ MILITARY

MAKE-UP EXAMINATION

Any member of the armed forces of the United States who has filed an application to compete in a scheduled competitive examination but is deprived of the opportunity to compete in the examination due to

ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY

can be provided with a special military make-up examination upon written request to the Onondaga County Personnel Department. The applicant must submit a copy of military orders, DD-214, or other official military document that substantiates active military service at the time of the examination. Request must be no later than sixty (60) days after release from active duty.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF

1985, candidates for appointment to Onondaga County government positions which involve regular and substantial contact with children will be required to complete a State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment clearance form. Failure to complete this form may result in decertification of your name from this eligible list for appointments in Onondaga County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING / BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

May be required for appointment or promotion.

SENIORITY RATING

Seniority points will be added on promotional exam scores to all passing candidates. Seniority rating is based on the length of continuous classified service in the jurisdiction in which you are employed as follows: Less than 1 year = 0 points 4 of 5 1 year, up to 6 years = 1 point Over 6 years, up to 11 years = 2 points Over 11 years, up to 16 years = 3 points Over 16 years, up to 21 years = 4 points Over 21 years = 5 points Seniority points will be calculated at the time of examination. The promotional examination will be

BAND SCORED.

When a promotion examination is band scored, seniority credits are added to the raw score and not to the final score. Using this formula, the applicable seniority credits are added to the number of questions answered correctly (raw score) of passing candidates. This will result in a "total raw score," from which the final band score is determined. Onondaga County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 5 of 5