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Featured Jobs
Recreation Field Manager
Pay Rate:
$56,680 - $81,120
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation, this is a technical and administrative staff position which entails the overall responsibility for review and development of all new maintenance and preventative programs including maintenance, repair, and field service work at all athletic fields, athletic courts, playgrounds, and spray pads, as well as oversee the maintenance program of the Department’s vehicle fleet and small engine equipment. The incumbent in this position is expected to provide technical expertise in regards to maintenance operations as well as to handle the development of contract specifications, bidding and related building/field maintenance. The work is performed under general supervision, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over all Field Operations staff and Laborers.
Pay Frequency:
Annually
Department:
Recreation
Type:
Full Time
Crisis Caseworker
Pay Rate:
$51,560 - $73,840
This position within the Albany Police Department will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialized assistance to individuals in crisis. Caseworkers play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing community members, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and resources. This position works with police officers and community partners to provide case management services to support victims and families dealing with violence, homicides, mental health, family issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and other related crises.
Pay Frequency:
Annually
Department:
Police
Type:
Full Time
Operations Manager
Pay Rate:
$75,540 - $108,160
The incumbent in this class performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and technical tasks directing and performing activities for construction, maintenance, operation, repair and/or replacement of the City’s infrastructure. The work is performed under the general direction and reports to the Commissioner. Supervision over daily operations and personnel.
Pay Frequency:
Annually
Department:
Engineering
Type:
Full Time
Special Patrol Officer
Pay Rate:
$40
This position involves responsibility for maintaining order and providing security in public buildings, schools and courtrooms. Persons employed in this class shall have all the powers of a peace officer, as set forth in section 2.20 of Criminal Procedure Law, when performing the duties of protecting property or persons on such premises. The work is performed under general supervision of the Police Chief. The incumbent does related work as required.
Pay Frequency:
Hourly
Department:
Police
Type:
Full Time
Information Security Officer
Pay Rate:
$68,670 - $98,280
The City of Albany’s Department of Administrative Services is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Information Security professional to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping and maintaining our enterprise security vision, strategy, and programs, directly contributing to the protection of our information assets and technologies. You'll develop and manage security policies, assess organizational risks, guide third-party security practices, and lead the charge in formalizing asset management and incident response. This position demands strong leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure our security function consistently adds value to the business.
Pay Frequency:
Annually
Department:
Information Technology
Type:
Full Time
