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The Aquatics Program &  Operations Manager is responsible for the year-round planning, administration,  organization, coordination, and evaluation of the City of Albany Aquatics Division. The  incumbent oversees the operation of municipal pools, splash pads, aquatic programming,  seasonal staffing, public outreach initiatives, regulatory compliance, and operational  readiness of aquatic facilities. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the  Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Recreation and exercises direct supervision  over seasonal aquatics personnel and subordinate supervisory staff.

We're looking for a staff assistant to the administrative head of a department charged with property assessment and evaluation. 

Typical duties include:

• Assisting in the evaluation of all types of real estate, reviews appraisals with department head, and making preliminary determinations for assessment purposes

• Performing field checks to assist in the assessment of real property

• Maintaining records and preparing correspondence and reports relating to tax exemptions

• Answering correspondence regarding departmental programs, goals and objectives

• Entering changes in assessment rolls and advising other departments of changes which have occurred

• Attending seminars and representing the department at meetings concerning real property equalization and assessment when needed

• Searching property records and tax maps to correctly identify parcels or portions intended for transfer of title

• Preparing reports and records as required concerning field assessment work

Attorneys in this role will provide legal counsel to city departments and boards, represent the City of Albany in legal proceedings, collaborate with city leaders and community stakeholders, provide training to city employees, negotiate and draft contracts, ensure the compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and attend public meetings. Candidates should expect to engage in a broad range of municipal legal work, including contract negotiations, litigation defense, legal advisory services, employee discipline matters, and enforcement actions as assigned by Corporation Counsel 

Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, technical tasks and related activities for the construction, maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of City’s water and sewer systems and related facilities. Works under the direction and reports to the Operations Manager. Exercises direct supervision over the Department’s Foremen. 

The Budget Director plays a key role in developing and managing the City of Albany’s annual operating budget. This position works closely with department leaders to review budget requests, analyze financial data, and ensure city spending aligns with approved budget plans.

The Budget Director also monitors departmental spending and city revenue throughout the year, identifies financial trends, and makes recommendations to support responsible and efficient use of public funds. This role reports to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and helps guide the city’s overall budgeting process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the preparation of the City’s annual operating budget.

• Review and analyze departmental budget requests and financial data.

• Work with department heads to confirm budget needs and make adjustments.

• Monitor department spending and city revenue throughout the year.

• Identify financial trends, cost projections, and potential budget issues.

• Prepare reports and recommendations for city leadership.

• Present budget information to city committees and at public hearings.

• Support the approval and publication of the final city budget.

• Process budget adjustments and transfers when needed.

Makes inspections of the construction and repair  of buildings and structures for compliance with the local building codes and the New York State Multiple  Residence Law.  This is responsible technical work involving the inspection of construction and repair  projects in the city for compliance with approved plans, specifications, the Building Code, the Zoning  Ordinance and New York State Multiple Residence Law.  Employees in this class may review building  applications and plans.  Supervision may be exercised over a small clerical staff.  The work is performed  under the general direction of the Director of the Division of Building & Codes.

If you are a proven leader with experience in accounting, then Chief Fiscal Officer may be the perfect role for you!  As Chief Fiscal Officer, you’ll report to the Commissioner/Department Head and will be responsible for the fiscal affairs of the department. The duties of this position involve the performance of complex accounting and related business administration tasks in development, review and analysis of activities related to the fiscal management of department funds and expenditures. This includes monitoring all revenues and expenditures, and overseeing grant reporting. You will have room for exercising professional judgment and initiative as a supervisor, which will namely involve you coordinating the work of the fiscal department and subordinate staff.

The Police Chief serves as the  executive and administrative head of the Albany Police Department and is responsible for  the overall leadership, direction, planning, and management of all departmental  operations, personnel, programs, and public safety initiatives. The incumbent develops  and implements modern policing strategies emphasizing community policing, procedural  justice, transparency, accountability, officer wellness, violence reduction, and  collaborative partnerships with residents, businesses, neighborhood organizations,  schools, and governmental agencies. The work involves significant independent  judgment in the administration of a full-service urban police department serving a  Albany’s diverse community with complex public safety needs. The Police Chief reports  directly to the Mayor and/or designee.

Under the general direction of the Mayor,  the City Engineer serves as the senior engineering official for the municipality and is responsible  for planning, directing, and overseeing all operations of the Department of Engineering. Under  the general direction of the Mayor, the incumbent in this position plans and directs the operations  of the Department of Engineering. The incumbent provides executive leadership for the City’s  short- and long-range engineering, infrastructure, traffic, permitting, and building maintenance  functions. Operations are monitored through both direct and indirect supervision of subordinate  managerial and technical staff, including licensed engineers, project managers, and facility  maintenance personnel. The City Engineer maintains frequent, substantive contact with Federal,  State, regional, and local government officials regarding regulations, funding, emergency  response, and project coordination. The incumbent also provides consultation and support to City  departments on engineering and capital project matters.

This is an appointed position by the Mayor.  The incumbent in this position provides executive leadership for the Albany Water Department and  Albany Water Board, ensuring safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater management. The role  includes long-term infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and  coordination with local, state, and federal agencies. The Commissioner leads strategic initiatives to  modernize water systems, improve resilience, and ensure sustainable service delivery to residents,  businesses, and institutions. Work is performed under the direction of the Mayor. Supervision is  exercised over all activities of the department.

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.    

The Director of Economic Opportunity  and Development plays a vital role in shaping the City’s economic future by helping to ensure  that the local economy is competitive, inclusive, and connected to regional, state, national, and  global economic systems. The incumbent serves as the City’s chief economic development  advisor and is responsible for developing and sustaining strategic relationships with key privateand nonprofit-sector partners, including major institutions, corporations, small businesses,  chambers of commerce, and local, regional, and statewide economic development agencies such  as Capitalize Albany and Empire State Development. The Director is responsible for developing  and driving an economic development strategy that operationalizes the Mayor’s economic vision,  ensuring that growth benefits all communities, supports businesses of all sizes, and integrates  economic opportunity into policymaking across City government. The Director reports to the  Deputy Mayor and serves as a member of the Deputy Mayor’s executive team, which also  includes the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Mayor, Public Safety Commissioner, and Director of  Intergovernmental Affairs. This role is dedicated to advancing the City’s economic development  priorities, fostering small business growth, and positioning the City to compete effectively in the  global economy.

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.

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. 

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. 

Get ready for a future career as a Police Officer. You'll assist full-time personnel  throughout the Police Department, such as Front Desk, Communications, Investigations, Special Events (including Mounted & K9), Records, and Fleet Maintenance. 

Shadow officers by going on “ride-alongs” or “walk-alongs" and gain invaluable experience by assuming greater responsibilities and working with increasing independence along the way. 

Cadets will also be expected to participate in monthly trainings covering a wide range of topics and types of activities.

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. 

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.

Are you ready to embrace an accounting role that combines professional expertise, supervisory responsibilities, and the freedom to make independent decisions? The Water department is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in our department's financial health. You'll handle accounting functions related to books and records assigned, assist with banking activities such as wires and book transfers, and address bank reconciling items. If you're an experienced Accountant who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey filled with growth and opportunity. Join us today!

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. 

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 is responsible for performing journey level electrical work including the layout out of work and diagnosis of malfunctions in electrical systems and equipment.  The incumbent may direct the work of a small number of semi-skilled or relatively unskilled workers assigned to assist on jobs as they are needed. Employees in this class are allowed considerable leeway for planning the details of each job.  However, set priorities and technical direction are provided as necessary. The nature of the work may require employees in this class to operate motor vehicles and power driven equipment.

The Youth Aide is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing youth programs that support the Albany Police Department (APD). This position focuses on outreach, case management, and program coordination to engage at-risk youth and foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. The Youth Aide will work closely with APD’s Neighborhood Engagement Unit (NEU), support APD’s Anti-Violence Coordinator, as well as partner organizations, schools, and youth service providers, to ensure effective intervention and engagement strategies.