CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE JOB OPENING
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARY RANGE $85,000 TO $90,000 PLUS BENEFITS
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position works under the direction of the Commissioner of Human Resources and is charged with the formulation and administration of Human Resource policies, programs, and procedures for the City of Poughkeepsie and the administration of the divisions of Risk Management and Human Rights/EEO. The incumbent executes managerial duties and/or oversight in areas such as civil service administration, strategic planning, departmental organization, budgeting and financial management, and personnel development with supervision exercised over professional and support personnel. In the absence of the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner has charge of department operations and acts for and on behalf of the Commissioner as the designated NYS Civil Service Officer for City of Poughkeepsie. Travel in the course of a workday may be required and assignments outside of normal working hours may be given. Direct and general supervision is exercised over subordinate department employees.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES:
Typical work activities for incumbents in this title include those listed below in addition to those work activities performed by the Commissioner of Human Resources. They are indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. They are not meant to be all inclusive and do not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could be reasonably expected to be performed by an employee in this title.
1. Exercises administrative direction and supervision over all activities of the department;
2. Exercises direct supervision over the civil service and labor relations staff and units of the department;
3. Interprets, implements, and enforces New York State Civil Service Law and other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, negotiated labor agreements, and City departmental policies as they pertain to the operation and administration of the Human Resources Department;
4. Assists in the development and implementation of County and departmental policies and procedures;
5. Supervises and participates in the disciplinary, grievance and performance evaluation processes of the City;
6. Represents the City on various committees and with the media;
7. Assists the Commissioner in carrying out all operations of the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field, and five years of experience in a human resource department or senior management;
OR: (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field, and seven years of experience in a human resource department or senior management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.
CANDIDATES ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK.
An application for employment can be found on the City of Poughkeepsie Website under the Human Resources Department.
Deadline to apply: July 14, 2025
Submit resume/application to: City of Poughkeepsie
Human Resources Department
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Or email to: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com
The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
