FAQs • Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York • CivicEngage

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Are RIOC employees, employees of New York City?: No, RIOC is a Public Authority of the State of New York, and most RIOC employees are New York State Employees.

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1. Are there currently any positions available?: All open positions are listed on the Careers page.

2. How do I apply for open positions?: Please email your resume to the Human Resources Department. Please list the position you are applying for.

3. Is the RIOC employee base unionized?: RIOC employs both union and non-union personnel. Union currently representing RIOC staff include: SEIU 32BJ, Teamsters Local 210 and PSOBA.

4. Are RIOC employees, employees of New York City?: No, RIOC is a Public Authority of the State of New York, and most RIOC employees are New York State Employees.

5. Does employment at RIOC require taking Civil Service exams?: No, as a Public Authority, RIOC is not part of the NYS Civil Service Employees Union, therefore, no Civil Service exams are required.

6. Does RIOC offer benefits?: Yes, most staff member have a wide variety of benefits to choose from. Please see the Benefits Information section on the Careers page.

7. Does RIOC employ Seasonal staff?: Yes, RIOC employs a number of seasonal staff members during the summer months each year. These seasonal employees work in a wide variety of capacities.

8. How do employees get to work on Roosevelt Island?: There are many modes of transportation used by staff members, including: subway (F line), NYC Ferry, Tram, or driving.