
The RIDOT Human Resources section is responsible for employee relations, labor relations, payroll, staff development and training programs.
The office processes personnel actions; administers personnel policies; monitors position classification and compensation; prepares and monitors the annual internal affirmative action plan, assists in the preparation of personnel service budgets and maintains employee benefit programs.
To Contact: Human Resources staff
New! The Department of Administration has created a new Division of Human Resources website.
RIDOT vacancies are listed along with all state vacancies at:
State of Rhode Island Job application form CS-14 (note:Acrobat Reader is needed. Print a copy to fill out and mail).
Equal Employment Opportunity Form (voluntary, please submit with CS-14)
Health and safety information for summer employees, their parents, and their employers.
Other jobs (public and private) available in Rhode Island are listed at RI Department of Labor and Training
New! Opportunities for Students:
Retiree Medical changes effective October 1, 2008
State-wide employee benefits web site is hosted by the Department of Administration at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov
Visit these links for information on your health care benefits.

Get Fit, Rhode Island! is an initiative to encourage all state employees to lead healthier, more active lives. Read about the Wellness Initiative. Click here
Smokefree Public Place and Workplace Law Click here for information.
Rhode Island Tobacco Control Program
Care24 Employee Assistance Program Download the Care 24 brochure or call 1-866-869-6358
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation supports the Rhode Island Blood Center.
The agreement between the Governor's Office and numerous State employee unions includes a provision for 12 pay reduction periods - eight in fiscal year 2010 and four in fiscal year 2011. The schedule and affected weeks are posted below, as well as a copy of the agreement and a list of frequently asked questions.
Pay Period |
Paycheck |
9/27/09-10/10/09 |
10/16/09 |
10/25/09-11/7/09 |
11/13/09 |
11/22/09-12/5/09 |
12/11/09 |
12/20/09-1/2/10 |
1/8/10 |
1/17/10-1/30/10 |
2/5/10 |
2/28/10-3/13/10 |
3/19/10 |
3/28/10-4/10/10 |
4/16/10 |
4/25/10-5/8/10 |
5/14/10 |
Pay Period |
Paycheck |
1/2/11-1/15/11 |
1/21/11 |
1/30/11-2/12/11 |
2/18/11 |
2/27/11-3/12/11 |
3/18/11 |
3/27/11-4/9/11 |
4/15/11 |
Visit the Human Resources office for any assistance needed with your Military Leave or Military Training Leave, and other benefits.
Visit the ERSRI to create a personal web account to access your retirement information.
Rhode Island Ethics Commission