
Job Openings

Lifeguards
The Putnam County Department of Public Works is seeking Lifeguards for the Summer 2025 season!
SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Stands watch or patrols bathing beach area keeping bathers within bounds and going to their aid when they are in difficulty;
- Applies resuscitation techniques and otherwise renders first aid;
- Keeps the beach free of glass, animal droppings and other debris;
- Performs other routine duties such as park maintenance and clerical duties;
- Maintains order on and around the beach area;
- Enforces compliance with beach rules;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*:
Possession of a current valid:
- Advanced lifesaving certificate
- Basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and
- Standard First Aid certificate
From the American Red Cross or equivalent certifying agency on the basis of standards approved by the New York State Department of Health.
* Pursuant to New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Community Sanitation and Food Protection, Chapter 1, State Sanitary Code, Subpart 6-2.20(b)(2); and the Public Health Law, Section 225.
WHEN: Memorial Day through Labor Day
WHERE: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK - 201 GIPSY TRAIL ROAD - CARMEL, NY 10512
PAY: $17-$19 per hour, dependent on previous experience.
For more information please call the Park Office at 845-808-1994.
APPLICATION:
Applications, resumes, and certificates may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512
APPLY
PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.
It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.

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Paul Eldridge
Personnel Officer