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    Putnam County Personnel Department
    Online Examination Application


    Please note that the opportunities posted on this site are EXAMINATIONS, not job openings or open positions.
      Putnam County is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Putnam County Personnel Department administers CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS in order to create and maintain LISTS OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES for potential employment in:

  • COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: e.g. Social Services, Health, Office for Senior Resources, etc.
  • TOWNS: Carmel, Kent, Patterson, Philipstown, Putnam Valley, Southeast
  • SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Brewster, Carmel, Garrison, Haldane, Mahopac, Putnam Valley
  • VILLAGES: Brewster, Cold Spring, Nelsonville
  • LIBRARIES: Brewster, Kent, Mahopac, Reed Memorial

TO APPLY FOR AN EXAMINATION:
Browse available exams listings below. The "Exam Announcement" link will provide examination details and required qualifications. Please review the exam announcement, then click the "Apply" link for the specific exam for which you want to apply.
Applications must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer.

TO LOG IN:
New Applicants:
Click here. Select "Create New Account" to begin the application process. You will be asked to enter your first and last name, personal email address, and to create a username and password. Then click “Create Account.”

Existing Applicants:
Click here. If you have not already, you will need to migrate your existing pin using the “Pin Account Migration” option. This will allow you to create a new username and password that will connect to your pin and account. If you have already done so, please sign in using your user name and password. Please do not create a second account.

Putnam County Employees:
Click here to log in to your "Employee Self Service (ESS)" Account. Your applicant number is connected to your ESS account. Click “Employment Opportunities” on the left side of the screen to access the available exam listings.

Continuous Recruitment Exams
If you have taken any Continuous Recruitment Exam in any New York State county in the last year, please call the Putnam County Personnel Department at (845) 808-1650 for assistance.


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EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER / 60-014-790


NEW! OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM
EXAM DATE: 02/08/2025
LAST FILING DATE: 12/08/2024

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
STARTING SALARY: $49,286 Putnam County (2023)
$46,841.60 Town of Kent Police (2025)
$47,910.10 Town of Carmel Police (2023)
FILING FEE: $35.00 (Non-Refundable)

EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: LIBRARY ASSISTANT / 60-016-050


NEW! OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM
EXAM DATE: There is no exam date-this is a Training & Experience Exam
LAST FILING DATE: 12/15/24

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
STARTING SALARY: $22.00/hour (Mahopac Library); salary may vary according to library
FILING FEE: $25.00 (Non-Refundable)

EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE CR-4


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: There is no exam date-this is a Training & Experience Exam
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: $68,453 - $83,981 (2023)
FILING FEE: $45.00 (Non-Refundable)

EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (SPANISH SPEAKING) CR-4SP


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: There is no exam date-this is a Training & Experience Exam
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: $68,453 - $83,981 (2023)
FILING FEE: $45.00 (Non-Refundable)


Qualifying Spanish Language Oral Test: Candidates w....

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EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: CLERK CR-6


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: Scheduled in order received (held on weekdays)
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: Salaries vary according to jurisdiction
FILING FEE: $35.00 (Non-Refundable)

EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: CLERK (SPANISH SPEAKING) CR-6SP


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: Scheduled in order received (held on weekdays)
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: Salaries vary according to jurisdiction
FILING FEE: $35.00 (Non-Refundable)


Qualifying Spanish Language Oral Test: Candidates will be scheduled for the Sp....

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EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: SR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE CR-16


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: There is no exam date-this is a Training & Experience Exam
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: $79,031 - $97,259 (2023)
FILING FEE: $45.00 (Non-Refundable)

EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: ACCOUNT CLERK CR-17


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: Scheduled in order received (held on weekdays)
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: Salaries in the Towns, School Districts and other agencies vary according to jurisdiction
FILING FEE: $35.00 (Non-Refundable)

EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN / CR-18


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: This is a Training & Experience Exam. There is no exam date.
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: $19.50-$20.25/hour (Town of Patterson); $20.00//hour (Town of Kent). Salary varies according to Town
FILING FEE: $20.00 (Non-Refundabl....

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EXAM TITLE & NUMBER: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CR-21


CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT EXAM
EXAM DATE: There is no exam date-this is a Training & Experience Exam
LAST FILING DATE: Applications accepted continually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exam Announcement
SALARY: Salary varies according to School District
FILING FEE: $45.00 (Non-Refundable)

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