Bath, NY [December 10th 2024] – The
Steuben County Legislature has approved a measure to waive the $15.00 Civil
Service exam fees for 2025. This decision, presented by Nate Alderman, Director
of Personnel, was passed during a recent legislative meeting. The waiver is
part of the county's ongoing efforts to streamline and encourage participation
in the civil service hiring process, aligning with practices seen across New
York State.
As part of the regular procedures in many counties, Civil
Service exam fees are traditionally charged to help cover the costs of
administering the exams. However, Steuben County's decision to waive this fee
for the 2025 cycle aims to reduce barriers for potential candidates seeking
government positions, ensuring greater accessibility and fairness for all
applicants.
“This move to waive the Civil Service exam fees is an
important step toward making county employment more accessible to the
public," said Nate Alderman. "By removing this cost, we hope to
encourage a more diverse range of individuals to apply for positions in local
government."
The $15.00 fee, which is a standard practice across the
state, will not be required for the upcoming exams. The fee waiver is expected
to benefit numerous prospective candidates by reducing the financial burden
associated with applying for civil service positions.
