Employment Opportunities
As employment opportunities with the Village of Penn Yan become available, they will be published here.
Volunteer Board Member
Serving the Penn Yan community. Did you know that the Village of Penn Yan has five active boards that are dependent on volunteer members? Contributing to your community as a board member can be a meaningful experience. One where you can gain first-hand knowledge in government proceedings while assisting in important community decision-making. Four of the Village’s five boards typically meet once monthly or less. The boards include; Municipal Utilities Board, Planning Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Tree Board. Interested in learning more? Please contact the Village of Penn Yan clerk to let us know that you are curious about serving your community as a board member by calling 315-536-3015.
Seasonal Summer Laborer
The Village of Penn Yan is accepting applications for seasonal summer positions.
Laborer for mowing, string trimming, cleaning parks, watering flowers, etc. 40 hours/week May-September $14.20 - $16.00.
Lifeguard. Valid Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification is required. $15.50.
Recreation Assistant to work with elementary age children in a summer recreation program. 25 hours/week July-August $14.20.
Interested applicants should apply by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps. The phone number for the Personnel Office is 315-536-5112.
Laborer for mowing, string trimming, cleaning parks, watering flowers, etc. 40 hours/week May-September $14.20 - $16.00.
Lifeguard. Valid Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification is required. $15.50.
Recreation Assistant to work with elementary age children in a summer recreation program. 25 hours/week July-August $14.20.
Interested applicants should apply by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps. The phone number for the Personnel Office is 315-536-5112.
Electric Lineworker
The Village of Penn Yan Municipal Electric Department is seeking candidates for the full-time position of an experienced Electric Lineworker. This position is offering UP TO A $25,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS.
Primary Responsibilities
Engaged in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment; apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work; installs, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications; respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment; perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station; reviews plans and specifications; inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs; trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems; performs basic maintenance on equipment; other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation rate is $41.66 to $45.95 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work.
Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Apprentice Lineworker on electric distribution systems; OR one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Electric Utility Lineworker. (Must possess Qualified Electric Person (QEP)). This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility.
Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Primary Responsibilities
Engaged in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment; apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work; installs, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications; respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment; perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station; reviews plans and specifications; inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs; trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems; performs basic maintenance on equipment; other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation rate is $41.66 to $45.95 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive insurance that includes health and dental
- Vacation Time: After 1 year of continuous employment earn 2 weeks (80 hours) paid vacation - Graduated scale thereafter based on longevity
- Earn 8 hours of sick time each month to accumulate to 240 days that may be used for a retirement cash benefit or health insurance premiums
- Receive 40 hours personal time June 1st of each year. Unused personal hours will rollover to sick hours annually on June 1st.
- Step Pay Scale: Advance 1 Step upon each anniversary of hire date current pay increases for Steps:1-4, 9, 13, 18, 22,25,27
- New York State Disability Insurance
- 12.5 paid holidays on top of time earned
- NYS Employees Retirement System
- Flexible shifts Monday-Friday with on-call availability
Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work.
Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Apprentice Lineworker on electric distribution systems; OR one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Electric Utility Lineworker. (Must possess Qualified Electric Person (QEP)). This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility.
Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Senior Lineworker
The Village of Penn Yan has an opening for one (1) Senior Lineworker. This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility. This position is offering UP TO A $25,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS.
Primary Responsibilities
Senior Lineworker will supervise the crew in the absence of the Crew Chief, assuming full responsibility for the safe and efficient performance of their assigned work; engage in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment; apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work; installs, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications; respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment; perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station; reviews plans and specifications; inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs; trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems; performs basic maintenance on equipment; other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation rate is $43.79 to $48.74 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work
Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Apprentice Lineworker on electric distribution systems; OR one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Electric Utility Lineworker. (Must possess Qualified Electric Person (QEP)). This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility.
Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Primary Responsibilities
Senior Lineworker will supervise the crew in the absence of the Crew Chief, assuming full responsibility for the safe and efficient performance of their assigned work; engage in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment; apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work; installs, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications; respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment; perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station; reviews plans and specifications; inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs; trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems; performs basic maintenance on equipment; other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation rate is $43.79 to $48.74 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive insurance that includes health and dental
- Vacation Time: After 1 year of continuous employment earn 2 weeks (80 hours) paid vacation - Graduated scale thereafter based on longevity
- Earn 8 hours of sick time each month to accumulate to 240 days that may be used for a retirement cash benefit or health insurance premiums
- Receive 40 hours personal time June 1st of each year. Unused personal hours will rollover to sick hours annually on June 1st.
- Step Pay Scale: Advance 1 Step upon each anniversary of hire date current pay increases for Steps:1-4, 9, 13, 18, 22,25,27
- New York State Disability Insurance
- 12.5 paid holidays on top of time earned
- NYS Employees Retirement System
- Flexible shifts Monday-Friday with on-call availability
Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work
Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Apprentice Lineworker on electric distribution systems; OR one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience as an Electric Utility Lineworker. (Must possess Qualified Electric Person (QEP)). This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility.
Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Deputy Line Crew Chief
The Village of Penn Yan has an opening for one (1) Deputy Line Crew Chief. This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility. This position is offering UP TO A $25,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS.
Primary Responsibilities
Deputy Line Crew Chief will supervise the crew in the absence of the Crew Chief, assuming full responsibility for the safe and efficient performance of their assigned work; assists in design, planning and coordination of line projects; engage in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment; apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work; installs, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications; respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment; perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station; reviews plans and specifications; inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs; trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems; performs basic maintenance on equipment; other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation rate is $44.63 to $49.59 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work
Minimum qualifications
a) Graduation from a regionally accredited NYS college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering Science, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology or closely related field; AND three (3) years of experience in construction, installation, maintenance and/or operation of an electrical utility distribution system as a Lineworker, one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR
b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND five (5) years of the experience as described in (a), one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR
c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Primary Responsibilities
Deputy Line Crew Chief will supervise the crew in the absence of the Crew Chief, assuming full responsibility for the safe and efficient performance of their assigned work; assists in design, planning and coordination of line projects; engage in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment; apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work; installs, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications; respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment; perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station; reviews plans and specifications; inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs; trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems; performs basic maintenance on equipment; other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation rate is $44.63 to $49.59 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive insurance that includes health and dental
- Vacation Time: After 1 year of continuous employment earn 2 weeks (80 hours) paid vacation - Graduated scale thereafter based on longevity
- Earn 8 hours of sick time each month to accumulate to 240 days that may be used for a retirement cash benefit or health insurance premiums
- Receive 40 hours personal time June 1st of each year. Unused personal hours will rollover to sick hours annually on June 1st.
- Step Pay Scale: Advance 1 Step upon each anniversary of hire date current pay increases for Steps:1-4, 9, 13, 18, 22,25,27
- New York State Disability Insurance
- 12.5 paid holidays on top of time earned
- NYS Employees Retirement System
- Flexible shifts Monday-Friday with on-call availability
Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work
Minimum qualifications
a) Graduation from a regionally accredited NYS college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering Science, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology or closely related field; AND three (3) years of experience in construction, installation, maintenance and/or operation of an electrical utility distribution system as a Lineworker, one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR
b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND five (5) years of the experience as described in (a), one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR
c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Line Crew Chief
The Village of Penn Yan has an opening for one (1) Line Crew Chief. This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility. This position is offering UP TO A $25,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS.
The applicant will supervise the Line Crew; manage the operational budget and maintain an adequate inventory for the Electric Department; must be able to perform skilled work in the construction and maintenance of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, including the rebuilding and maintenance of electrical substations. The work requires climbing poles, working in all kinds of weather conditions and rigid observance of safety precautions to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Compensation rate is $46.32 - $52.30 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
a) Graduation from a regionally accredited NYS college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering Science, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology or closely related field; AND five (5) years of experience in construction, installation, maintenance and/or operation of an electrical utility distribution system as a lineworker, one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR
b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND seven (7) years of the experience as described in (a), one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Possession of a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application. Such license must be maintained in good standing throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
b) Qualified Electric Person (QEP)
Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
The applicant will supervise the Line Crew; manage the operational budget and maintain an adequate inventory for the Electric Department; must be able to perform skilled work in the construction and maintenance of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, including the rebuilding and maintenance of electrical substations. The work requires climbing poles, working in all kinds of weather conditions and rigid observance of safety precautions to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Compensation rate is $46.32 - $52.30 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience, Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive insurance that includes health and dental
- Vacation Time: After 1 year of continuous employment earn 2 weeks (80 hours) paid vacation - Graduated scale thereafter based on longevity
- Earn 8 hours of sick time each month to accumulate to 240 days that may be used for a retirement cash benefit or health insurance premiums
- Receive 40 hours personal time June 1st of each year. Unused personal hours will rollover to sick hours annually on June 1st.
- Step Pay Scale: Advance 1 Step upon each anniversary of hire date current pay increases for Steps:1-4, 9, 13, 18, 22,25,27
- New York State Disability Insurance
- 12.5 paid holidays on top of time earned
- NYS Employees Retirement System
- Flexible shifts Monday-Friday with on-call availability
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
a) Graduation from a regionally accredited NYS college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering Science, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology or closely related field; AND five (5) years of experience in construction, installation, maintenance and/or operation of an electrical utility distribution system as a lineworker, one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR
b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND seven (7) years of the experience as described in (a), one (1) year of which involved supervision; OR c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Possession of a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application. Such license must be maintained in good standing throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
b) Qualified Electric Person (QEP)
Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. Interested applicants should apply by 9/30/2023 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
The Village of Penn Yan is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
