The City of Kingston, NY

    Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

    Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).  Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

    Historic Churches

    Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

    Kingston, NY

    Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

    Kingston, NY

    The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

     

    Contact Us

    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]
     

    CITY OF KINGSTON CIVIL SERVICE

    Civil Service Commission

    Bernice Arra, Chairperson

    Thierry Croizer

    Alan Adin

    The function of the Municipal Civil Service Commission is to provide an orderly and uniform system for the administration of civil service in the City of Kingston, on the basis of merit and fitness as provided in the Civil Service Law of the State of New York.  These rules have the force and effect of law and apply to all positions in the classified service of the City of Kingston, the Kingston City School District, the Kingston Housing Authority and the Kingston Library.

    As part of its services, the City of Kingston Civil Service Commission provides the following:

    • Determines position titles and develops job descriptions.
    • Administers examinations for competitive titles and establishes lists of qualified candidates.
    • Interprets Civil Service Law and Rules covering appointment, promotion, discipline and discharge.

    City of Kingston Rules & Regulations 

    Appendices to Rules & Regulations

     

    Civil Service Examination Announcements

    Please click on the title below to view the examination announcement.  All exams have a non-refundable fee so please read the announcement in its entirety before applying.  Applications will not be accepted after the deadline posted on the announcement.

    Click here to PRINT the Employment and Exam Application

    Page down to the bottom of the page to find additional forms pertaining to Civil Service under Forms, Policies and Announcements.

    UPCOMING EXAMS:

     Please click on the link below to view the examination announcement in its entirety.

     Applications for examinations must be received in the Civil Service Office no later than 4:00pm on the deadline date.

     Bi-Lingual Family Worker -  January 18, 2025

     Senior Account Clerk #60013900 - January 18, 2025

     Senior Account Clerk #70006450 (Promotional) - January 18, 2025

     Assistant Housing Project Manager #88064010 - March 1, 2025

     Firefighter Paramedic #60018540 - March 1, 2025

    CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAMINATIONS: The following examinations will be given on a continuous recruitment basis.  Please click on the title below to view the examination announcement.  Exams will be given every six months and names will be interfiled on the eligible lists.  Candidates will remain on the list for one year.  Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for these titles only.  Any applications received after the filing deadline on the current announcements will be scheduled for the following exams 6 months later. 

    Please contact the Civil Service office with any questions about continuous recruitment examinations.

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    2025 POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION

    We are currently accepting applications for the 2025 Police Officer examination with the physical agility examination being held on January 25, 2025. Candidates signing up before January 10, 2025 will participate in the January 2025 physical agility examination.  Candidates applying after that date will be tested at the July physical agility examination.

    Anyone scheduled to appear for the physical agility exam and does not appear is considered a declination on the candidates part. No admission notices will be mailed to those who failed to appear for their scheduled physical agility exam unless an approved alternate test date was obtained by the candidate no later than the Monday following the physical agility exam.

    Any questions regarding this examination, please contact the Civil Service Office at 845-334-3952.

    Click on the link below to print out the forms needed to participate in the exam.

    Release of Liability form and Release to Participate in the Physical Fitness Screening Test

    **** Click here to PRINT the employment application: Employment and Examination Application

    JOB VACANCIES

    The City is currently looking to fill several vacancies.  Please click on the title below to view the full vacancy notice. 

     Traffic Electrician - The City has an immediate opening for a full-time Traffic Electrician. Please submit a completed   application to the Civil Service Office at 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401.  Applications ONLY.  NO Resumes.  

     Motor Equipment Operator

     Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

     Click here to print the application. Employment and Exam Application. 

     Page down to the bottom of the page to print additional forms pertaining to Civil Service Examinations. Use the dropdown arrow to find forms.

     

     City of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

    Forms, Policies & Announcements

    Listing files in 'Civil Service Documents'

    *Times are adjusted to the local time of the organization (GMT -5)

     

     

    Contact Information

    City Hall
    420 Broadway 
    Kingston, NY 12401 

    Fax: (845) 334-3946

    Executive Secretary 

    Jackie DeCicco

    (845) 334-3921

    [email protected]

    Principal Account Clerk

    Robin Kimble

    (845) 334-3922

    [email protected]

    Personnel Clerk

    Beverly Aldridge

    (845) 334-3952

    [email protected]


    Commissioner Meetings are held once a month on Mondays at 9:00am at City Hall.

     Next Commissioner Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:00am.

     Please see calendar on home page for meeting details and agenda.

     
       
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