FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2021
City of Kingston
Announces Several Job Opportunities
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is
pleased to announce that the City of Kingston has a number of job opportunities
available.
The City is hiring across several
departments for the following positions:
Director of Housing Initiatives
Assessment Data Collector in the
Assessor’s Office
Engineering Aide in the Engineering
Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator in the
Department of Public Works
Laborer in the Parks and Recreation
Department
Motor Equipment Mechanic in the Department
of Public Works Garage
Skilled Mechanic in the Department of
Public Works
Maintenance Mechanic for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Two part-time Bilingual Clerk positions -
in the City Clerk’s Office and the Building Safety Department
Detailed descriptions of all job openings
can be found at https://kingston-ny.gov/employment
Michael Gilliard, the City of Kingston’s
first Director of Housing Initiatives, will move over to a full-time Executive
Director position at the Kingston City Land Bank. The new Director of Housing
Initiatives will focus on furthering City of Kingston housing programs and
legislation, including implementing the Anti-displacement Grant, the zombie
property grant, and seeking other avenues for Mayor Noble’s vision to increase
affordable housing.
“Thanks to a partnership with the Novo
Foundation, the Land Bank had the opportunity to hire Michael Gilliard full
time,” said Mayor Noble. “Having someone with his expertise leading the Land
Bank’s efforts will increase our ability to get more houses into the hands of
our community members. This will also give our next housing director the space
to focus on other vital housing initiatives, which is a win-win for the
community. We know that our local housing crisis will take a multi-faceted
approach, and adding resources and capacity will help us take action in many
areas simultaneously.”
"Thank you Mayor Noble for the great
honor and privilege of serving the residents of Kingston,” said Gilliard. “I
look forward to working with the next Director of Housing Initiatives to
continue to produce results on the housing front. The Kingston City Land Bank
looks forward to strengthening our partnership with the City to amplify our
shared goals and provide safe, decent and affordable places for all of us to
call home!"
Questions
about City of Kingston job opportunities can be directed to the Civil Service
office at 845-334-3921.