City of Rochester Jobs

This is a grounds maintenance position involving upkeep of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, sidewalks, driveways, and out-buildings. The employee may operate grounds motorized equipment or light weight trucks in tending the lawns and in hauling materials and refuse. Work involves manual labor and is performed in good weather or in bad weather such as extremes of heat, cold, and humidity. General supervision is received from a higher ranking employee. Direct supervision may be exercised over ...

This title is responsible for the receipt, storage and disposition of recovered or impounded motor vehicles and property at the Auto Pound Facility. The position calls for a considerable amount of public and police contact requiring tact and courtesy. Employees are required to lift heavy objects weighing 75 lbs. and work a flexible schedule which may include night, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in all weather conditions and is performed under general supervision in accordance with ...

This is an entry-level position for library school graduates. Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of duties under the general supervision of professional librarians in higher level positions. Instructions may be issued at the beginning of each new assignment. Employees in this class are assigned work progressively more difficult as their experience in the field broadens. Supervision may be exercised over Library A...

The Emergency Communications Department’s Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is a four (4) week exploratory program of study created to give a broad understanding of telecommunications with a focus on Emergency Communications and the Rochester/Monroe County 911 Center. Participants receive training in answering calls, processing information, and review the duties and responsibilities of phone operators in both emergency and non-emergency settings. Within two weeks of successfully com...

The Rochester Fire Department’s Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is a six (6) week introduction to fire service-based emergency response with an emphasis on giving meaningful exposure to the job duties of firefighters through engaging lessons and hands-on training. Program participants will also receive CPR training and the opportunity for CPR certification as part of the program. Program participants may be eligible to continue training as a firefighter trainee after successful co...

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title. A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See "http://www.ci...

This crucial position in the City’s Communications Bureau guides projects from ideation through final completion, collaborating closely with colleagues across the department and within other departments to ensure City communications projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and achieve the City’s goals. This position requires a unique blend of interpersonal skills and communications acumen, an ability to multitask while maintaining careful attention to detail, and a strong strategic and orga...

This is a position assigned to the Office of Special Projects Educational Initiatives located in the Mayor's Office and is responsible for supporting special projects and programs being overseen by the Office. Performs related work as required.CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.Plans or assists in planning new programs and facilitates program implementation;Participates in a variety of committee meetings and then prepares a written record of the meetings;Coordinates inter...

This position combines a great deal of public contact with the performance of routine clerical duties. Employees in this position answer office telephones, receive office visitors, and give and obtain information, as well as perform routine clerical duties. Employees work under direct supervision and do related work as required.CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.Provides routine and complex information in-person and on the telephone, in English and Spanish, to a variety o...

The Emergency Operations Coordinator develops, implements, and coordinates emergency responses in all facilities operated by DRHS. This includes ensuring safety and services for DRHS staff and volunteers. In addition to emergency response within DRHS, this person would work in collaboration with Monroe County Emergency Operations in the event of a community disaster, weather related emergencies, and public health emergencies. The incumbent in this title reports directly to the DRHS Commission...

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYDEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICESReports to the Education Specialist, or designeeEstablishes and maintains good working relationships with all program partnersPerforms an end-of-program assessment of children to determine child’s progress and using the CORMaintain daily attendance records, weekly lesson plans and other required documents as assigned.Plans and implements lesson that address group and individual children’s needsCommunicates with the summer...

This is a high level management and professional engineering position involving responsibility for managing large scale municipal projects and initiatives in parallel with coordinating, planning, and directing select divisions within of the City’s Bureau of Architecture and Engineering. The Assistant City Engineer works with the City Engineer to manage and direct multi-disciplined professional/technical employees within the Bureau and to make decisions and recommendations that are recognized ...

This is a technical position in the Maps and Surveys Division, Bureau of Architecture and Engineering, in the Department of Environmental Services. Employees in this class perform specialized surveying, mapping, and office tasks, producing and providing a variety of technical data for other City Divisions and public clientele. This employee assists the Field Surveyor with management of projects and supervision of field personnel. He or she will assume the duties of the Field Surveyor in his/h...

This is a highly responsible executive assistant position to the Budget Director of the City of Rochester that provides administrative support and dealing with highly confidential information. The incumbent must exercise independent judgment in solving frequently ambiguous and complex office management procedures and inquiries from both internal and external customers. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Budget Director and is permitted considerable decision making le...

**APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED REGARDING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN AN AGILITY EXAMINATION SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025.** Employees perform laborer duties and attend training classes. Training includes the operation of refuse/recycling collection trucks and the duties of the Environmental Services Operator I (ESO I) title. Trainees must complete the training program and obtain a New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License, without airbrake restriction, within six mont...

The employee in this title performs supervisory and administrative duties in the Street Maintenance Division of the Bureau of Operations, Department of Environmental Services. While some of the duties are performed in an office environment, this employee must frequently inspect worksites in the field, checking progress and quality of work or assessing the scope of future projects. The individual in this class exercises direct supervision over management and non-management field supervisors, a...

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and enrichment of animals, and assisting with customer service in the Rochester Animal Services Shelter. Direct supervision is received from higher level Animal Services personnel. Related duties are performed as required."CITY RESIDENCY PREFERRED"Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, runs, cat room, dishes, and floors in the kennel area;Feeds animals daily, performs routine water checks and ensures each cage has a req...

This is a professional position in the Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Architectural Engineering Services. Employees of this class act as supervising engineers, responsible for coordinating all activities and supervising all staff associated with the completion of complex urban street design and reconstruction projects, either in the design or construction phase. Employees of this class have wide latitude in decision-making, with the most critical decisions reviewed by the sen...

This is a professional position in the Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Engineering Services. Employees of this class act as supervising engineers, responsible for coordinating all activities and supervising all staff associated with the completion of construction projects, either in the design or construction phase. Employees of this class have wide latitude in decision-making, with the most critical decisions reviewed by the senior engineers or the administrative division hea...

This employee performs inspections and plan review of plumbing and drainage installations in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances and codes under the jurisdiction of the City of Rochester. The employee receives specific assignments and works independently in the field or is assigned to the Permit Office to review plumbing related plans for the purpose of issuing plumbing permits. General supervision is received from a senior level staff member within the Bureau of Build...