This Ulster County New York job guide highlights credible employment pathways across local government, healthcare, education, public safety, and state and local workforce resources serving Kingston, New Paltz, and communities throughout the county.
Job-volume badges: A “10+ jobs” badge means that ten or more openings were observed during the most recent review. These badges can help identify employers that may be more likely to have current opportunities, but they do not guarantee that the same number of jobs is still available.
This Ulster County New York job guide highlights credible employment pathways across local government, healthcare, education, public safety, and state and local workforce resources serving Kingston, New Paltz, and communities throughout the county.
Job-volume badges: A “10+ jobs” badge means that ten or more openings were observed during the most recent review. These badges can help identify employers that may be more likely to have current opportunities, but they do not guarantee that the same number of jobs is still available.
Ulster County Government recruits for administrative, legal, healthcare, social services, public safety, transportation, public works, finance, technical, and other positions. Its Civil Service Employment Portal lists current vacancies, NY HELPS opportunities, civil service positions, examinations, qualifications, and online applications.
The City of Kingston recruits for municipal positions in administration, public works, parks and recreation, code enforcement, public safety, clerical services, and other departments. The City Civil Service Office posts current vacancies and examination announcements and provides employment application information.
The Town of New Paltz employs staff across municipal departments and follows Ulster County Civil Service procedures for applicable positions. The Town Youth Program also hires adult staff and assists local teens with employment, applications, interview preparation, working papers, and other job-search needs.
Ulster County Area Transit provides public transportation throughout the county and recruits employees for transit operations. Current opportunities include full-time and part-time Bus Drivers and Bus Driver Trainees, with paid CDL training available for qualified applicants who do not already hold the required license.
HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston is part of WMCHealth and offers employment across nursing, behavioral health, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, pharmacy, administration, patient support, facilities, food service, and other clinical and non-clinical operations. Current Kingston openings are listed through WMCHealth Careers.
Ellenville Regional Hospital is a community hospital serving southwestern Ulster County and offers employment in nursing, emergency care, imaging, rehabilitation, laboratory services, patient support, administration, dietary services, and other hospital operations. Current vacancies are posted through the hospital's online careers system.
Ellenville Central School District recruits instructional, administrative, civil service, support, and substitute employees for its schools and programs. Job seekers can use the district's Human Resources area to find employment information and application resources for current and future opportunities.
Highland Central School District posts current teaching, administrative, civil service, coaching, support, and substitute employment opportunities. Applicants can review available positions and access professional, non-teaching, substitute, and coaching application information through the district.
Kingston City School District employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff and recruits for instructional, administrative, transportation, nursing, support, clerical, coaching, and substitute positions. Current employment openings and Human Resources information are maintained on the district website.
Marlboro Central School District recruits teachers, administrators, civil service employees, and substitute staff. Professional opportunities are advertised through OLAS, while the district provides applications for substitute teachers, teaching assistants, aides, monitors, food service, custodial, and clerical positions.
New Paltz Central School District recruits instructional, administrative, non-instructional, civil service, and substitute employees for its schools. The district maintains an employment area where applicants can review current opportunities and find application information for teaching and support positions.
Onteora Central School District posts professional, non-teaching, civil service, substitute, coaching, and seasonal employment opportunities. Positions may include teachers, teaching assistants, counselors, maintenance workers, food service staff, bus employees, aides, monitors, and other school personnel.
Pine Bush Central School District recruits teachers, administrators, teaching assistants, nurses, custodians, cleaners, maintenance staff, security personnel, paraprofessionals, clerical employees, food service workers, and substitutes. Professional applicants are directed to OLAS for current opportunities.
Rondout Valley Central School District recruits administrative, certified, classified, civil service, and substitute employees. Career opportunities can include teachers, counselors, psychologists, teaching assistants, nurses, aides, food service staff, facilities employees, technology professionals, and support personnel.
Saugerties Central School District recruits instructional, administrative, support, civil service, coaching, and substitute employees for its schools. The district uses an online application system for current vacancies and provides Human Resources information for prospective employees.
Wallkill Central School District recruits instructional, administrative, civil service, athletic, and substitute employees. Current openings and application materials are provided online, with OLAS used for professional positions and district applications available for instructional and non-instructional substitute work.
The Mid-Hudson Cooperative Recruitment Program advertises teaching and educational support vacancies for participating school districts throughout the Hudson Valley, including employers in Ulster County. Participating employers include Ellenville, Marlboro, New Paltz, Ulster BOCES, and other regional school systems.
Ulster BOCES recruits administrative, certified, classified, technical, and support employees for special education, career and technical education, instructional services, adult education, technology, facilities, transportation, and other shared educational programs serving Ulster County schools.
SUNY Ulster is a major higher education employer in Ulster County and recruits faculty, professional and administrative staff, civil service employees, adjunct instructors, and other personnel. The College maintains separate current listings for faculty, administrative, civil service, and miscellaneous positions.
SUNY New Paltz is a major public university and employer in Ulster County offering faculty, professional, administrative, classified, adjunct, and Research Foundation careers. The university maintains current public vacancy listings with qualifications, application instructions, and closing dates.
The Ulster County Sheriff's Office recruits Correction Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, dispatchers, security personnel, and other employees who support law enforcement and corrections operations. Candidates can review current opportunities, qualifications, benefits, and recruitment information through the Sheriff's employment page.
The Kingston Police Department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency employing Police Officers, dispatchers, and civilian personnel. Police Officer hiring is administered through the City of Kingston Civil Service system, which accepts applications and conducts entry-level examinations throughout the year.
The New Paltz Police Department is a New York State accredited municipal agency employing Police Officers, detectives, supervisors, dispatchers, and civilian support staff. Police employment is subject to civil service requirements, with examinations and eligible lists administered through Ulster County Personnel.
The Town of Lloyd Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services in Highland and surrounding communities. Police Officer positions are filled under New York civil service requirements, and prospective applicants can monitor Ulster County Civil Service for examinations and employment opportunities.
The Town of Marlborough Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services in Marlboro, Milton, and surrounding communities. Police Officer hiring is governed by civil service requirements, with examinations and eligible lists administered through the Ulster County Personnel Department.
The Town of Olive Police Department provides local law enforcement services to communities including West Shokan, Shokan, Olivebridge, and surrounding areas. Prospective Police Officers can monitor Ulster County Civil Service for applicable examinations, qualifications, and municipal vacancies.
The Town of Plattekill Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services from its Clintondale headquarters. Police employment is subject to New York civil service requirements, and prospective applicants can monitor Ulster County Personnel for Police Officer examinations and available positions.
The Rosendale Police Department provides patrol, emergency response, traffic enforcement, community policing, and other law enforcement services throughout the Town. Police Officer positions are filled under civil service requirements administered through the Ulster County Personnel Department.
The Saugerties Police Department employs Police Officers, detectives, supervisors, communications specialists, and other personnel who provide around-the-clock law enforcement services. Police positions are subject to civil service requirements, with examinations administered through Ulster County Personnel.
The Town of Ulster Police Department is a New York State accredited law enforcement agency with full-time sworn officers serving the Town and surrounding community. Careers can include Police Officer and communications or administrative positions, with applicable hiring handled through civil service.
The Town of Woodstock Police Department employs full-time and part-time Police Officers along with emergency communications personnel. Police hiring is subject to civil service and Town requirements, and prospective applicants can monitor Ulster County Civil Service for examinations and employment opportunities.
The Village of Ellenville Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services within Ellenville and employs Police Officers and dispatch personnel. Police positions are subject to civil service requirements, with applicable examinations and employment opportunities administered through Ulster County Personnel.
The Town of Shawangunk Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services in Wallkill and surrounding communities. Police Officer positions are governed by civil service requirements, and applicants can monitor the Town and Ulster County Civil Service system for vacancies and examination announcements.
SUNY New Paltz University Police is a full-service state law enforcement agency operating around the clock on the New Paltz campus. Careers include sworn University Police Officers, professional and support positions, and student public safety employment. Officer recruitment is conducted through the statewide SUNY University Police system.
Ulster County Emergency Communications employs Emergency Services Dispatchers and supervisory and technical personnel who receive 911 calls and dispatch police, fire, and EMS agencies throughout the county. The County maintains a dedicated recruiting page with qualifications, hiring requirements, and civil service information.
The Kingston Fire Department is a career fire and emergency medical services agency providing fire suppression, ambulance service, rescue, hazardous materials response, and other emergency services. Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic hiring is conducted through the City of Kingston Civil Service system.
New York State Police offers Ulster County candidates access to career information connected with Trooper service and civilian work supporting statewide law-enforcement operations. Its career information brings together eligibility, testing, selection, academy information, and civilian career routes.
New York State Park Police offers Ulster County candidates access to career information connected with law enforcement and visitor safety across New York parks, historic sites, and recreation facilities. Its career information brings together officer qualifications, selection procedures, training expectations, and recruiting guidance.
New York State Forest Rangers offers Ulster County candidates access to career information connected with wilderness search and rescue, wildfire response, natural-resource protection, and law enforcement. Applicants can use the official resource to understand civil service qualifications, examinations, training, and Ranger responsibilities.
New York State Environmental Conservation Police offers Ulster County candidates access to career information connected with enforcement of fish, wildlife, natural-resource, and environmental laws throughout New York. Its career information brings together minimum qualifications, civil service steps, training, and conservation-police duties.
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision operates Eastern NY, Ulster, Shawangunk, and Wallkill Correctional Facilities in Ulster County. DOCCS recruits correction officers and employees in nursing, education, counseling, food service, skilled trades, maintenance, administration, and other fields.
StateJobsNY offers Ulster County candidates access to career information connected with official New York State vacancies open to public applicants across agencies and authorities. Career and recruiting information includes hiring agency, qualifications, salary, location, deadlines, and application directions.
New York State Department of Labor offers Ulster County candidates access to career information connected with the NYS Job Bank, Career Centers, recruitment events, training information, and job-search services. Career and recruiting information includes career tools, workforce programs, labor-market information, and training or employment support.
Ulster Works and the Ulster County Career Center provide free employment and workforce services for local job seekers. Resources include job-search assistance, career counseling, training opportunities, workshops, hiring events, employer connections, youth programs, and access to workforce development services.
Hudson Valley Help Wanted is a regional employment site with current job postings from employers throughout Ulster and neighboring Hudson Valley counties. Job seekers can browse opportunities by location, employer, occupation, and job category, including numerous listings in Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties, and other Ulster County communities.
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce represents businesses throughout the county and maintains an online job board for member employers. Job seekers can also use its extensive business directory to identify local companies across healthcare, hospitality, construction, professional services, retail, manufacturing, and other industries.
The Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in southwestern Ulster County and maintains local employment and business resources. Job seekers can check the Chamber's job listings and community job board and use its member directory to identify employers in Ellenville, Wawarsing, and surrounding communities.
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