The mission of the Department of Human Resources is to provide a full range of human resource management services for Dutchess County departments and employees, and to administer the New York State Civil Service Law for the County and all municipalities within the County including towns, villages, cities, schools, Dutchess Community College, and all special districts such as libraries and fire districts.
Examination Hotline 845-486-2167
Contact Emails
Examinations and recruitments currently being offered through Human Resources.
List of position descriptions that exist in Dutchess County and jurisdictions under its authority.
The following forms may be filled out, printed, mailed or emailed to the Department of Human Resources.
Information regarding the day of exam and other relevant exam information.
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ThinkDIFFERENTLY is a call to action to create a supportive and welcoming work environment for those living with special needs.
Learn about civil service processes and how to obtain employment in local government.
Fitness requirements and standards for select positions in Law Enforcement, Corrections and Emergency Response
Dutchess County Government is committed to ensuring its policies and procedures are non-discriminatory and contribute to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) outcomes. EEO is about establishing and maintaining a work environment free of discrimination and promoting the values of diversity through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. This means having workplace policies, practices and behaviors that are fair and do not disadvantage people because they are attributed to particular diverse groups.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action is a Human Resources Department function that is administered by the EEO & I Officer.
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