Q. Where is the Human Resources Department located, and what are the hours?
A. The Human Resources Department is located at 14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA (Town Hall).
The hours are Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM.
Q. How do I apply for a job?
A. You must apply for a specific job. Jobs are advertised in local papers and are listed on this web site. When you have confirmed a job opening and title has an advertised vacancy, you may submit a completed Employee Application (with an optional resume and cover letter) by mail, by e-mail, or you may drop it off in person at:
Human Resources
Town of Greenfield
14 Court Square
Greenfield, MA 01301
Q. Where can I pick up an application?
A. You may pick up an Employee Application at the Human Resources Department, request we e-mail or mail it to you, or download it from here Employee Application
Q. How do I know when there is a job opening?
A. Jobs are advertised in local papers and are listed on this web site.
Q. How do I know how much the job pays if I decide I want to apply?
A. You may request that information when you apply for the job.
Q. How long do you keep my application?
A. We don't accept or retain unsolicited applications when there are no vacancies. We only accept applications for specific job openings.
Q. Do you notify me when you have received my application?
A. Yes, all applicants will receive a letter confirming receipt of their application. You may at any time contact the Human Resources Department if you have applied for a job and have received no confirmation of receipt.
Q. What employee benefits does the town provide?
A. Employment Benefits for eligible employees include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pension, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave and more. When applying for a specific position you may request this information as benefits vary depending upon the position and union.
Q. What is your selection process?
A. The selection process for hiring is done by first carefully comparing each applicant's education, skills and experience to the minimum qualifications in the job description, as well as looking closely at any transferable skills the applicants may have. Second the department head, and any staff who may be involved in the selection process, as well as the Human Resources Director will look at the qualified applicants to determine their choice for interviewees. The group will then converse and settle on a final 4 or 5 applicants to invite for an interview.
Q. Are all of your jobs civil service?
A. The only jobs in Greenfield that are Civil Service are Firefighters, Fire Officers, Fire Chief, Police Officers and Police Chief.
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