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]

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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.

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

UPCOMING EXAMS:

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

Entry Level Police Officer Examination now being offered two times a year. Spring and Fall

We accept applications for Police Officer throughout the year. Applicants are scheduled for the written based on when they apply for the exam. Physical Agility exams are also offered in the spring and fall.

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Police Officer #60019730

Physicians Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Form - Police Candidates must print these forms, have them completed and bring them to the physical agility examination.

Fire Lieutenant #7008190 - Promotional - June 28, 2025

Traffic Electrician #60021510 - June 28, 2025

Payroll Clerk #60000650 - June 28, 2025

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee #20236- August 09, 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.

Both Office Assistant and Office Assistant I will be given on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Office Assistant - Amendment: Please note the date change on this exam.

Office Assistant I - Amendment: Please not the date change on this exam.

Typist

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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

Skilled Laborer

Motor Equipment Operator

KWD Water Treatment Plant Operator