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Looking for an accounting position that offers room for creative problem-solving and encourages independent professional judgement? Apply to the Accountant II position at the city of Albany!

As the Accountant II you will be responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting research and recommending improvements to accounting procedures, as well as data maintenance, processing, and entry tasks. 

Additionally, you will oversee accounting functions related to books and records assigned. The job may also require supervising clerical and junior accounting personnel.

Imagine starting your legal career at the heart of the action, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. Welcome to the Office of the Corporation Counsel! We're on a mission to find an enthusiastic Assistant Corporation Counsel who's ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of law. Apply now!

Resposibilities: 

• Research studies; gathers facts, interviews witnesses; draws complaints; prepares pleadings and tries issues of law and fact; 

• Attends meetings at which ordinances to be drafted are discussed and drafts ordinances and resolutions;

• Draws contracts, leases and other legal documents;

• Investigates and recommends to a technical superior the adjustment of claims for and against the City; 

• Sits in on hearings as advisor to department heads and prepares legal opinions; 

• Represents the city and officers in actions, suits, claims, and proceedings in state and federal courts; 

• Conducts criminal prosecutions for violations of ordinances; 

• Submits recommendations to and discusses cases with a technical superior for information and advice; 

• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system; 

• Performs related work as required.

The Albany Police Department is looking for a Community Aide to assist city management operations.

The Community Aide acts as a liaison between city residents and service providers, facilitating ties and communications between the community and support service providers. In this capacity, the role involves, among others, preparing incident-reports to department personnel, making referrals to appropriate agencies, providing incident logs, and assisting in communicating available assistance to residents.

Moreover, the community aid may take on additional responsibilities, such as assisting in inter-agency coordination and communication, handling telephone inquiries regarding area events, as well as various clerical tasks.

The Albany Police Department is looking for a Community Aide to assist city management operations.

The Community Aide acts as a liaison between city residents and service providers, facilitating ties and communications between the community and support service providers. In this capacity, the role involves, among others, preparing incident-reports to department personnel, making referrals to appropriate agencies, providing incident logs, and assisting in communicating available assistance to residents.

Moreover, the community aid may take on additional responsibilities, such as assisting in inter-agency coordination and communication, handling telephone inquiries regarding area events, as well as various clerical tasks.

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.  

 This is manual work calling for the efficient performance of building cleaning, groundskeeping and snow removal tasks.  The incumbent performs routine building cleaning and outside ground maintenance tasks.  Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and involve some heavy work requiring physical strength and ability.  This position is distinguished from that of a Cleaner by the heavier nature of the work performed and because of involvement in outside grounds maintenance activities.  The work is performed under the supervision of a higher level custodial employee.  Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  The difference between Custodial Worker I and Custodial Worker II is that the Custodial Worker I performs lighter type work.    

Are you ready to make a significant impact as an Engineer? In this role, you'll have responsibility for planning, design, inspection, construction supervision, and evaluation of essential projects, including water supply, wastewater systems, and stormwater management. You'll also find opportunities for leadership and the chance to exercise your judgment and creativity under the guidance of the Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner. Join us for a dynamic engineering career!

The Engineer performs civil engineering work involving the full range of professional activity in the planning, design, inspection, construction supervision, maintenance and technical review and evaluation of:  water supply, treatment, storage and distribution systems; wastewater pumping, collection systems; and storm water management.  Incumbent may also be assigned to review consultant and contractor plans and estimates, or serve as design and/or construction phase project managers.  The incumbent will perform civil engineering activities requiring a high degree of judgment, imagination and resourcefulness in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and evaluation of complex projects. The Engineer may supervise subordinate technicians and, when assigned to design functions or construction supervision, may supervise a large group of subordinate engineers, technicians and seasonal construction inspectors.

Are you ready to take the wheel of exciting and challenging opportunities? We're in search of a highly skilled individual to operate complex automotive and heavy equipment. You'll collaborate with a foreman on specific assignments, be responsible for maintaining your own equipment, and at times, lead a small crew. Your expertise will truly shine in this dynamic and supportive environment. Join us for an exhilarating career in equipment operation!

Join us as a firefighter through a Civil Service Lateral Transfer. Bring your expertise to our dedicated team and continue your mission of saving lives and protecting the community. Make a real difference and take your career to new heights with us. 

Join our dynamic team as a GIS Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing, managing, and enhancing the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

Duties include day-to-day control over specific administrative, financial, and technical functions related to the establishment of GIS applications, such as spatial database development and database programming. 

This position also involves responsibility for multi-media applications within the City. 

The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment, as the position is responsible for acting in a coordinating capacity for development, implementation and maintenance of the City’s GIS. 

Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate personnel. 

Work will be performed in accordance with the directives of the Department Head or designee, with considerable leeway allowed to independently perform the duties of the position.

The City of Albany’s Office of Human Resources is seeking an experienced, self-motivated and dynamic Human Resources Generalist III to join our fast-paced and impactful team! As Human Resources Generalist III, you will play a vital role in supporting all office operations, including recruitment, benefit administration, workers' compensation, compliance, retirement and civil service processes. We are looking for someone with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment. Preferred qualifications include experience with civil service and benefit administration in a municipal office setting.

Join our dynamic team and become an integral member of our department. In this role, you are at the heart of our operations, responsible for maintaining organized files, compiling information, and ensuring its shared seamlessly. While the core of your work revolves around essential clerical tasks, you also have the chance to take on more challenging and impactful responsibilities. Your role includes engaging with the public, where you'll interact with the public. Join us today to make a substantial impact and help shape a brighter future for our city.

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. 

The incumbent in this position performs technical field or office engineering work.  Work activities are performed in accordance with instructions from or plans prepared by an engineering superior.  Some independence is allowed for the completion of assignments.  Advice and assistance is available from professional superiors. Work may include the supervision of subordinate staff in field or office work. The incumbent is evaluated and reviewed by a technical superior through discussion or analysis of work performed or reports prepared. 

Step into a crucial role! Take charge of the custody, discipline, and supervision of female prisoners. From police stations to correctional institutions, your guidance is essential. Apply now for this impactful opportunity!

Join us as a police offer through a Civil Service Lateral Transfer. Bring your expertise to our dedicated team and continue your mission of saving lives and protecting the community. Make a real difference and take your career to new heights with us. 

Are you ready to take center stage in shaping Albany's vibrant cultural landscape? Join us at the Office of Cultural Affairs! We're seeking a dynamic professional for large-scale events. Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule in a high-paced environment. Bring your passion for development and community engagement. Apply now!

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and managing small and medium projects. Responsibility includes developing project management plans and documents to coordinate the tasks of the assigned project team.  Direct communication with departments and vendors is necessary to ensure project objectives are met.  The Project Manager reports directly to the department head or designee.You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, contractors, and the community to deliver high-quality results. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient project execution. 

• Provide reporting and oversight under the direction of the Commissioner of Water & Water Supply

• Conduct transportation engineering studies, transportation impact analyses, corridor studies, and safety studies. 

• Implement quality control measures to maintain project integrity. 

• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ability to manage both publicly and privately funded projects. 

• A valid NYS Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment 

• Experience in engineering, construction, wastewater, drinking water, and/or degree in construction mangement or engineering technology. 

As a Recreation Aide, you'll be responsible for the orderly conduct of participants and assigning areas for use.

Typical work includes:

• Maintain order and enforces rules and regulations at a recreational facility

• Issue equipment and supplies

• Maintain and prepares facilities, courts, fields, etc.

We're seeking a skilled Risk Assessor to join our team!  Under Lead Hazard Control Program Director's guidance, you'll investigate lead-based paint hazards in dwellings, providing cost estimates and program insights. You'll collaborate on rehabilitation programs, inspections and reports. With your help the department will implement the Lead Hazard Control Program, ensuring compliance with codes and guidelines. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now! 

Keep our streets safe and become a School Crossing Officer! You'll safeguard the passage of school children across heavily traveled city streets. Work is scheduled to cover short periods in the morning, noon and afternoon when children are normally traveling to and from school.

The City of Albany’s Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage the implementation of critical new software within the City.  Our Department is comprised of the Offices of Budget, Human Resources, Innovation, Information Technology, Purchasing, MWBE & EEO Compliance, Payroll, Public Records, Sustainability, and Cultural Affairs.  We operate in a fastpaced, dynamic environment that has broad and lasting positive impact on the City.    

Preferred Qualifications and Skills: The successful candidate will have experience managing complex technical projects in a government environment or large organization.  We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders of different backgrounds and technical abilities.  The ideal candidate is a problem solver who is focused on shaping and delivering projects for results and is comfortable with being in the trenches to lead project execution. The candidate will work alongside IT and Department leadership to implement core technology and participate in meaningful work to strengthen government operations. 

The Aquatics Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, serves as the secondary leader on-site for Aquatic Facilities during the summer. The AM is responsible for overseeing aquatic pool operations through effective coordination, scheduling, and evaluation of various aquatic activities within the facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the overall development of personnel and operational needs for Aquatic staff throughout the season to foster an effective and productive work environment.

• Mediating interpersonal conflicts among staff, patrons, and community members.

• Establishing and setting goals for staff using the SMART goals approach.

• Empowering staff to reach their full potential, regardless of circumstances.

• Aiding in the creation and implementation of transparent systems for efficient staff management.

• Coordinating schedules for pool personnel, activities, and private rentals to ensure optimal pool coverage while aligning with facility needs.

• Assisting in the training and scheduling of qualified lifeguards, instructors, and other pool staff; directly supervising all aquatic personnel.

• Conducting staff training and ensuring all staff certifications are current.

• Ensuring adherence to high program standards and providing regular in-service training as needed.

• Overseeing the implementation of a lifeguard deck rotation system for pool monitoring and deck operations.

• Collaborating with Facility Manager to monitor the filtration system and other aquatic operating systems.

• Conducting regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to minimize hazards and ensure patron safety.

• Unlocking and locking the facility during weekdays and weekends to allow personnel entry and maintain security.

• Surveying patrons and assessing programs to identify public needs and enhance program efficiency and effectiveness; addressing patron complaints and suggestions appropriately.

• Managing recreation management software for all swim-related activities and events.

• Assisting front counter staff with customer support, taking registrations, memberships, and addressing inquiries about facilities and programs.

• Tracking and collecting data related to daily participation, participant demographics, activity types, and the most utilized pool areas.

• Performing other related duties as required.

• Serving as a lifeguard on the pool deck.

Looking for a hands-on, job where you can help keep our pool and recreation area cleans, safe, and welcoming? We're hiring reliable, friending individuals to oversee check-ins, maintain facility safety, and support daily upkeep. If you're proactive, and enjoy helping others, this is the job for you. 

Apply today at albanyny.gov/recreation

Ready to save lives? Apply to become a Telecommunications specialist! This role involves recieving emergency calls requesting police, fire, and emergency medical services. We accept applications as a lateral transfers for those who are currently employed as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Telecommunication Specialist, Police Communications Technicians, Public Safety Dispatcher, or Public Safety Telecommunicator.

The incumbent in this class assists in the operation of equipment in a water treatment plant as assigned.  This is standard and routine work of a semi-skilled nature assisting Water Treatment Plant Operators in the operation of the water plant equipment.  Employees in this class perform duties on an assigned shift under the direct supervision of a Water Treatment Plant Operator who inspects the work and is available when unusual problems or situations are encountered.