Human Resources

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to facilitate communication regarding town employment, enhance compliance with employment laws and regulations, and efficiently administer Human Resources services including;

  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Personnel Policy Development and Implementation
  • Record and Reporting
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Supervisory and Employee Training and Development

Interested in Working for the Town of Poughkeepsie

The Human Resources Department strives to provide interested candidates with easy access to information on how to obtain employment in our town government. Job vacancies for entry-level positions are filled either by Civil Service examinations, advertisements, or screening applications on file with the Human Resources Department. Please download our employment application (PDF). You can also obtain an application in-person by stopping in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall or emailing your request to the Human Resources Department. Resumes are encouraged and should be attached to the application.

Civil Service Examinations

Vacancies for competitive class positions are filled through civil service examinations. For more information regarding this process, you should contact the Dutchess County Personnel Department.

Positions in the labor, non-competitive, and exempt class do not require an examination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Town of Poughkeepsie an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, arrest/criminal record, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation. Discrimination based on any of the above is strictly prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, transfer, training, leave of absence, and termination.

Retention of Applications

Applications remain inactive status for a one-year period. You are encouraged to submit a new application if the one year period has lapsed.

Volunteer Positions

If your interested to serve on one of the town boards, please be sure to contact our Human Resources Department.  We have available positions for the following:

  • Planning Board Member
  • Planning Board Alternate Member
  • Zoning Board Alternate Member

Volunteer positions are available to town residents only.

Internships

Non-paid internships are available for college students looking to earn credits or experience working with the Township.  Current Internships available with

  • IT department
  • Recreation

For more information, see the internship posting on our positions page.

Seasonal Employment

The Town of Poughkeepsie is currently looking for seasonal employees in our Recreation Department.  If you're interested, please fill out our Seasonal Employment Application.

Access a list of current positions available.