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The work involves performance of clerical work involving moderately complex work methods and problems.  Work assignments are normally received directly from a clerical or technical superior or arise from the receipt of papers, claims or other documents presented to the office for processing.  Employees of this class perform a wide variety of clerical functions that require the use of independent judgment in the application and explanation of policies and regulations on the basis of training or knowledge gained through experience on the job.  Decisions made are limited by established precedent and departmental policy.  Supervision may be exercised over other employees assisting in routine details.  Work may include contact with the public under conditions requiring the explanation of office policies or applicable regulations.  Work is generally reviewed by a supervisor through observation of work activities, specific review of actions taken, or by advice and assistance when unusual or difficult matters arise. 

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.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community? The city of Albany is seeking a Community Center Director to supervise and direct recreation programs, activities, and events at a community center.

As the Director, you will have a chance to work with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages and lead a team of professional staff and volunteers to create engaging and enriching experiences for the community. 

The Director has full creative license to direct programs, activates, and events at the Community Center, to meet demand from the local community and generated expanded interest in the activities.

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.    

The work consists of managing and leading departmental initiatives in various health and wellness areas. The position will further the department’s EAP and peer-to-peer network as well as develop new pathways for mental, physical and overall wellness. This is a director position that reports to the Police Commander who oversees Health and Wellness on behalf of the Chief of Police. 

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.

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 Police Department  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.

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!

Plan, develop, and organize neighborhood associations in community self-help activities. 

Work requires advanced planning, organizing, directing, and participating a wide variety of neighborhood activities. 

The Neighborhood Specialist works independently to promote citizen involvement in neighborhood issues and serves as a liaison between the City, nonprofit agencies, private companies, and citizen and neighborhood groups. 

Incumbents develop and plan programs to generate citizen involvement in property maintenance and neighborhood improvement efforts within identified neighborhoods; identify potential neighborhood groups and leaders; assist with the formation of newly-established neighborhood associations; encourage neighborhood development; initiate the formation of public-private partnership; and develop and distribute brochures, newsletters, and other materials to inform neighborhood associations of issues and projects. 

The Neighborhood Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Neighborhood Services Coordinator.

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.  

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!

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.

This is a supervisory position within the Albany Police Department that will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialized assistance to individuals in crisis. 

The Senior Crisis Caseworker will be responsible supervision of professional case work staff. 

Senior Crisis Caseworkers will play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing community members, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and resources. 

This position will work 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 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. 

The city of Albany's Youth and Workforce Services department is seeking a qualified Technical Security Specialist to join our team! The incumbent, under direct supervision of Director of Enrollee Services, is responsible for researching, examining, analyzing, reporting on, and effecting change in the current state of computer security. Supervision over others is not a responsibility of this position. Apply today to join our team!

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 City of Albany Youth Employment Program offers youth, ages 14 to 20 years old, entry-level  part-time roles to grow their professional skills, network with business, nonprofit, and civil service  leaders. The Youth Employment Intern reports directly to their assigned worksite supervisor as  stipulated by the Youth Opportunity Office/Program. Interns will gain valuable work experience,  create professional partnerships, improve their time management and team building skills during  their internship. 

All efforts will be made to place the interns with a worksite that matches their future professional  goals. Please note, that might not always be possible. These are entry-level positions designed  for individuals with a strong desire to learn in their particular placement.

• Typical worksite duties will vary based on the worksite where the intern is assigned. Depending  on the worksite interns will work in a variety of roles: customer service, office administration,  marketing, audio/visual, computer technologies, camp counselor, advocacy, civil service,  shipping/receiving, social work, and nursing.

• Works with worksite supervisors and other team members on projects assigned by the worksite  management team.

• Interact with diverse communities effectively during outreach events.

• Other duties as assigned