​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
• Position also serves as ADA Coordinator - Click here for Town's Grievance Procedures regarding ADA violations.

• Summary of Conflict of Interest Law
• Conflict of Interest Test Requirement Link