MUNICIPALITY OF KINGSTON – POSITION ADVERTISEMENTS
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR
Position Summary:
The Municipality of Kingston, located in Luzerne County, is actively seeking candidates for the position of Municipal Administrator. The current Municipal Administrator is resigning after 28 consecutive years of being employed in the position. The Municipality of Kingston is a vibrant Home Rule community with a population of over 13,000 residents. Pursuant to the Municipality’s Home Rume Charter, the Mayor is the Chief Elected Officer tasked with overseeing all functions of the government. Kingston’s Municipal Council is comprised of seven at-large members tasked with all legislative functions of the government.
The Municipal Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Municipality and for assisting the Mayor with overseeing all executive functions of the government. The appointment, qualifications, prohibitions, and powers and duties of the position are defined in Sections 401-404 of Kingston’s Home Rule Charter.
The Municipality of Kingston employs 80 full-time employees and has a total 2024 General Fund Budget of $11,683,877.00. The Municipality provides professional-grade administrative, police, fire, public works, and parks and recreation services. The Municipality has a robust system of outdoor public parks, a community pool, and indoor recreation center.
The Municipal Administrator is expected to be a strong leader, excellent communicator, and trustworthy steward of the Municipality’s finances. The ideal candidate should possess at least five years of progressive management experience in local government, along with a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional desirable skills include but are not limited to: human resource management, collective bargaining, oversight of employees, fiscal management and budget preparation, grant writing, public outreach, diplomatic problem solving, active participation in public meetings, and a general knowledge of code enforcement and zoning,
This is a full-time, salaried “exempt” position offering a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and a defined benefit pension. The compensation range for the position is $100,000 – $140,000.00 and is commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education level.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to the Municipality of Kingston, 500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704, attention: Paul Keating. Information will also be accepted via email at pkeating@kingstonpa.org. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, April 22, 2024.
Please list any special accommodation that you require. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
MUNICIPALITY OF KINGSTON CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
The Civil Service Commission for the Municipality of Kingston is now accepting applications to take the civil service examination for Entry-Level Police Officer.
Applications may be obtained from the Municipal Secretary at the Kingston Municipal Building, 500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704, or by phone at 570-288-4576 ext. 112, or by mail, or online at www.kingstonpa.org
Applications and required documentation along with a non-refundable testing fee of $30.00, check or money order made payable to the Municipality of Kingston, must be submitted by mail or in person to the Municipal Secretary.
Submission deadline is Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Entry-Level Police Officer:
- Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or possess a Graduate Equivalency Diploma issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education or an equivalent agency of another State.
- Must be actively enrolled in the Act 120 Police Program with the graduation date set at six (6) months from the application deadline. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any applicant enrolled in the Act 120 Program for either unsatisfactory performance or the final grading determination from the Academy.
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer.
- All applicants must be up-to-date with their required training governed by the Act 120 Police Academy Program. Current Act 120 cadets must successfully graduate and be current on the most up-to-date training guidelines of the Act 120 Program.
- Must have reached the age of twenty-one (21) before the deadline for submitting completed applications.
The Municipality of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Quality of Life Enforcement Officer
The Municipality of Kingston is seeking applications for the part-time position of Quality of Life Enforcement Officer. Compensation for the position is at least $20 per hour depending on qualifications.
Duties include but are not limited to the administration and enforcement of the Municipality’s Property Maintenance and Quality of Life Codes. Knowledge of standard software applications including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn the use of specialized software such as the Municipality’s Codes and Services Program is preferred.
All applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Applications may be obtained at the Kingston Municipal Building, 500 Wyoming Avenue,Kingston, PA 18704 or at www.kingstonpa.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, August 6. Please direct all applications to the attention of Paul Keating, Municipal Administrator. The Municipality of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Municipality of Kingston will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
General Employment Application
Recreation/Pool Employment Application
Entry Level Police Officer Application
