Personnel Officer, Putnam County

03 October 2025

Putnam County, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personnel Officer. Applicants must meet the below required minimum qualifications and listed special requirements. The Personnel Officer is appointed to a six-year term by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

This is a high level professional administrative position with responsibility for formulation and administration of rules, policies and procedures relating to personnel operation of the County and the various civil divisions and special districts within the County. Regarding administration of Civil Service law rules, regulations and policies, the incumbent functions independently as a public officer in carrying out a variety of statutory duties and responsibilities under the law. The Personnel Officer also serves as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer for the County, with responsibility for implementing and overseeing the County’s affirmative action and EEO programs. Work is performed under general direction of the County Executive. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical staff in the Personnel Department. Performs related work as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Exercises all the powers and duties of a Municipal Civil Service Commission or Personnel Officer as provided for in Civil Service Law;
• Administers the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law, Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Putnam County and all municipalities within Putnam County, including Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Libraries and Special Districts;
• Prepares and administers personnel rules for County officers and employees subject to the approval by the County Executive and as otherwise provided by law;
• Provides certification for payrolls by reviewing County officers’ and employees’ appointments and confirming that the appointments are in compliance with law, rules and regulations;
• Administrates and coordinates all benefits programs and plans for current County employees and eligible retired County employees, as appropriate;
• Assists the County Executive in negotiations and administration on behalf of the County for contract agreements with recognized employee representatives;
• Assists the County Executive and the County Legislature on all personnel related matters;
• Maintains a comprehensive salary plan;
• Oversees the development of job training programs;
• Acts as EEO Officer, ensuring employees are not discriminated against based on sex, race, gender, origin, and investigating and resolving any EEO violations or complaints;
• Performs other duties related to personnel operations as may be required by the administrative code, local law or the County Executive;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either

1. Master’s degree in industrial or labor relations, public administration, legal studies, social sciences, human resources, personnel, business administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in public personnel/human resources administration, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of employees; or
2. Bachelor’s degree in industrial or labor relations, public administration, legal studies, social sciences, human resources, personnel, business administration, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of professional experience in public personnel/human resources administration, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of employees; or
3. Master’s degree and seven (7) years of professional experience in public personnel/human resources administration, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of employees; or
4. Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of professional experience in public personnel/human resources administration, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of employees; or
5. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is considered to be a public officer. The holder of this position must be a United States citizen and a resident of Putnam County*, and maintain residency for the duration of employment.
*Pursuant to Public Officers Law Article 2, Section 3

PLEASE NOTE:  Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SALARY RANGE: $142,740 – $158,600 per year

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
   

APPLICATION: 

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

angela.aquilato@putnamcountyny.gov 

Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512

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