Personnel Department

​Description of Duties



The Mission of the Personnel Department is to attract and retain staff for the Town of Oak Bluffs to function at it's optimal capacity and to promote a healthy and productive work place. 

Works under the policy guidelines set by the Personnel Board - link for the  Personnel Board - Meetings and Agendas

The major responsibilities and duties of this office are:

  • Administration of the Town's personnel programs, by-laws, classification and compensation schedules
  • Formulating and implementing personnel policies
  • Recruitment  - Employment Opportunities Link
  • Maintains employee's accrual records and reports
  • Processes and tracks workers compensation, FMLA and PLA
  • Employee relations
  • Maintenance of employee records
  • Provides access and information to employees regarding the Town's Employee Assistance Program  (EAP) -The EAP Website
  • Support for Collective Bargaining
  • Administration of employee evaluation programs
  • Aid employees with professional development and management training
  • Administers the Senior Citizen Tax-Work Program Click here Tax-work off Vacancies
  • Click here for Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off Application
  • Eligibility and Guidelines for Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off
  • Compliance with State and Federal employment laws
  • Acts as a resource by providing administrative and technical support to employees, the Personnel Board, Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

​Employee Benefits


 Health Insurance and benefits enrollment is processed through the Treasurer/ Collector's office.
For information on the Health insurance plans the Town offers follow this link for the: 
Cape Cod Municipal Health Group for Employees
FY19 HEALTH INSURANCE RATES

The Town offers a Health Insurance Opt-Out Program for eligible subscribers that award stipends for employees who take alternative health insurance not covered by the Town.
Health Insurance Opt-Out Program Terms and Conditions
Opt-Out Program Application Form


Administrates

 

States Ethics Commission Mandatory Conflict of Interest Requirements for Municipal Employees


Job Application Forms

  1. Fire - EMS JOB APPLICATIONS - PDF
  2. Fire - EMS JOB APPLICATIONS - WORD
  3. Application for Employment - Town of Oak Bluffs - PDF
  4. Application for Employment - Town of Oak Bluffs - WORD

Employee Personnel Policies and Procedures

  1. Oak Bluffs Policies and Procedures - amended 2016
  2. Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
  3. Sexual Harassment Policy
  4. Code of Conduct Policy
  5. Drug Free Workplace Policy
  6. Workplace Violence Policy

Request for Leave 

  1. Request for Leave Form
  2. Request for Leave Policy
  3. Small necessities leave form

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Parental Leave Act (PLA)

  1. FMLA- Request Form
  2. FMLA rights and responsibilities
  3. parental-leave-fact-sheet

Sick Leave Bank

  1. Sick Leave Bank Withdrawal Application
  2. Guidelines for Sick Leave Bank Withdrawal Application

Health Insurance Opt-Out Program

  1. Oak Bluffs Health Insurance Opt-Out Terms and Conditions
  2. Oak Bluffs Opt-out application form FY19

Personnel By-Law & Union Contracts

  1. Personnel By-Laws April 11, 2017
  2. Patrolmans Contract 7-1-17 to 6-30-2020
  3. Superior Officers Contract 7-1-2017 to 6-30-2020
  4. Unit B Contract 7-1-17 to 6-30-20
  5. Unit A Contract 7-1-17 to 6-30-20

Employee Resources & Compliance Posters

  1. MA Retirement Guide for Employees Hired after April 2012
  2. MA Retirement System Guide for Employees Hired before April 2012
  3. Guidance on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 2018-01-23
  4. OBRA-Information Guide for Temp and seasonal employees
  5. USERRA_Federal
  6. eeo post
  7. EEO poster Supplement_
  8. Federal minimum wage notice
  9. MA Wage and hour laws - 2017
  10. Polograph Protection Act
  11. fair employment law poster

Classification and Compensation Schedule

  1. FY 19 Classification and Compensation Schedule
  2. FY19 Seasonal and Temp Pay Schedule

Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program

  1. Eligibility and Guidelines - Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Program
  2. Application for Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off program