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 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 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.
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