Civil Service | City of Worcester, MA

Civil Service

TITLE

TYPE

DATE

FEE

DEADLINE

POSTER

Firefighter

Open Competition

12/2009

$100

March 16, 2010

4813

Civil Service open examinations will be offered by the City of Worcester as the service need may require. Promotional exams are ONLY for current employees of the City of Worcester. Civil Service promotional examinations will be offered by the City of Worcester according to the departments' requests. Such departmental promotional examinations shall be open only to persons who have been employed in the departmental unit as Civil Service employees in the next lower title for at least one year. Applicants will be notified in advance of the time and place to report for examination.

You may apply, using a Visa or MasterCard, on-line at the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) website. A confirmation number for each transaction will be issued.

You may also obtain a paper application form, and file it along with the processing fee (or fee waiver form) in person or by mail with HRD. Money orders and bank checks accepted when applying by mail. No cash or personal checks. If you mail your application, send all correspondence by certified mail with "return receipt requested", if possible.

Additional information about the exam can be obtained at the Massachusetts Civil Service Information website, or by contacting the Human Resources Division Monday through Friday, One Ashburton Place, Room 301, Boston, MA 02108, 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM, except holidays, during these hours at the following numbers:

In the Boston area: (617) 878-9895
Outside the Boston area: (toll free) 1-800-392-6178
TTY Number: (617) 878-9762 - FAX Number: (617) 727-0399

Additional Information

The examination fees are required by State Law. For those applicants receiving State or Federal public assistance and submitting proof of assistance, a waiver of the fee may be granted. Please refer to the examination poster for details. Each examination announcement includes a LAST FILING DATE. This is absolutely the final day that you are able to sign up for the exam and purchase a stamp from the Office of the City Treasurer.

DO NOT REPORT FOR THE EXAM IF A STAMP HAS NOT BEEN PURCHASED
WAIVER FOR EXAMINATION FEE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
PRIOR TO REPORTING FOR THE EXAM

When you report for the examination, BRING WITH YOU:

The application card with STAMP placed on the right hand corner. If you take more than one exam, please make sure that you have one card and one stamp for each examination. If waiver has been granted by the Human Resources Department, the form and verification must be attached.
A current photo identification with your signature (such as a valid driver's license).
If a veteran, a copy of discharge (DD214 Form) for military service. If a disabled veteran (10% or more), bring disability claim number and proof of disability payment. Veterans' preference shall be awarded only to those who provide the above documentation. DO NOT bring original copies since this data will be kept with your test papers.
A pencil with an eraser.

The written exam will take approximately 3 1/2 hours and the test will be multiple-choice. Please arrive at the examination site at least 15 minutes early. The results of the written exam will be mailed to you within four (4) weeks of the exam date. If you have any questions in regard to these instructions, please call Human Resources at (508) 799-1031.