Personnel, Department of

The Personnel Department manages hiring, employee benefits and labor relations. It aims to fill vacancies based on merit and fitness, ensuring a qualified public workforce.

The Personnel Department administers Civil Service and Personnel functions for the County Government, Towns, Villages, School Districts, and special districts within Ulster County, New York (excluding the City of Kingston).

Under the New York State Civil Service System, competitive job vacancies are filled from eligible lists established as a result of Civil Service Examinations.

The department also oversees Employee Benefits, Unemployment Insurance, and Employee Relations, including Labor Management, for the County Government and manages its collective bargaining agreements.

Employees who wish to use the Employee Assistance Program may call: 1-888-881-5462.

Department Head

Photo of Dawn Spader, Personnel Director

Dawn Spader

Personnel Director

Contact Us

Department Head

Dawn Spader

Personnel Director

Phone

(845) 340-3550

Fax

(845) 340-3592

Location

County Office Building
244 Fair Street
Kingston, NY
12402
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Mailing Address

Personnel Department
PO Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12402-1800

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