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Are you ready to make a profound impact on the city you love? If you have a passion for driving positive change and promoting inclusivity, we have a unique opportunity for you! Join our dynamic Mayor's Office team as the Chief Equity Officer, collaborating with the Mayor and Executive Leadership to shape our city's future. Your role will be crucial in advancing key organizational strategies, ensuring operations are firmly grounded in equity principles. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a force for positive change. Join us in making Albany an inclusive and thriving community.

Take charge as the next City Clerk for the City of Albany! In this role you will serve as the chief administrator for the Office of the City Clerk, as well as oversee the Office of Vital Statistics and act as Registrar for the City. Even more exciting: you will serve as the Secretary to the Board of Contract and Supply and the Records Access Officer. 

As City Clerk, you'll be in the know, assisting in confidential internal operations, such as the preparation of local laws, ordinances and resolutions. 

Other responsibilities include:

• preparing Common Council agenda and calendar;

• attending and recording minutes of Common Council meetings, caucuses and public hearings;

• collects, preparing, distributing, and assisting in the acceptance formal bid proposals and specifications to contractors

• processing all City FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests

• preparing monthly reporting on all licenses and permits issued by the Clerk's Office such as dog, marriage, bingo, etc.;

• prepping and maintaining budgets;

• and more!

Don't miss this exciting opportunity - we can't wait to hear from you!

The City of Albany is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader to serve as City Engineer and lead the Department of Engineering. Mayor Sheehan’s 2024 Budget proposed the creation of Department of Engineering to oversee capital projects, building maintenance, engineering and traffic engineering. The City Engineer will be a key member of the Mayor’s leadership team, driving forward infrastructure projects that create safe, walkable, and vibrant neighborhoods for our residents.

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.

Do you have a knack for statistics and a passion for making your community safer? Join our team at the Albany Police Department, where you'll lead our statistical mission as a professional statistician. You'll analyze data, produce insightful reports, and provide in-depth analysis of criminal activity trends and scenarios to the police staff. Join us for a dynamic career as law enforcement analysis.

The City of Albany Recreation Department is looking for a Custodial Worker to join our team.

As a Custodial Worker, you will perform a variety of manual tasks, involving cleaning and maintenance of a school building, along with minor repair duties. You will also have the chance to supervise a small team of Cleaners and Custodial workers, ensuring that all tasks are performed efficiently and to the highest standard.`

Are you ready to join the Albany Police Department? Under the guidance of our Chief of Police/Office of the Chief, you'll dive into statistical analysis, data visualization, and reporting initiatives. You'll be focused on developing and coordinating systems that unleash the power of data management and reporting analytics across the entire department. Join us and help make a difference in our city!

Help victims of domentic abuse as a Domestic Violence Intake Specialist. In this critical role, responsibilities include:

• Screening incoming cases by phone and in person

• Meeting with victims of abuse and offer options + assistance for them and their children

• Helping victims with legal procedures, such as securing Orders of Protection, referring victims to other community agencies for assistance, and routing paperwork 

• Supporting victims in crisis counseling and advocating for victims within the criminal justice system

• Being available to police for assistance with victim for crisis counseling, shelter, etc.

• Assisting the Domestic Violence Case Coordinator and police with community presentations and training

You can change the life of someone in need - apply today!

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!

Are you passionate about promoting equal employment opportunity and making a positive impact in your community? The Department of Administrative Services is seeking a dedicated Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer to join the Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Owned and Women Businesses in the City of Albany.

As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for enforcing and monitoring federal, state and local policies and procedures to ensure non-discrimination, investigate complaints, interpret civil rights laws, and promote equal opportunity in employment.

With opportunities for training, technical assistance, and collaboration with the City of Albany Commission on Human Rights, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your fellow community members.

Join us as a Street Sweeper and make a difference in our city by ensuring clean and well-maintained streets. In this role, you'll operate less complex vehicles and equipment used for street sweeping, forestry, and water delivery systems maintenance. Your responsibilities will include operating a single-chassis vehicle with mechanical attachments, often supervising a small crew, and handling routine assignments with minimal supervision. If you're ready to contribute to a cleaner environment and enjoy hands-on work, apply now and be a part of our dedicated team.

Join us for hands-on work operating vehicles and equipment in forestry, street, and water system maintenance. You'll handle single-chassis vehicles with mechanical attachments, occasionally supervising a small crew. While close supervision is the norm, your expertise will shine during routine tasks. Join our team and master the art of vehicle operation and maintenance!

The City of Albany is seeking an Equipment Operator 1 – Forestry. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various vehicles and equipment related to forestry, maintenance of street and water delivery systems, as well other related tasks. 

This includes operating dump trucks to transport construction materials, assist in hauling snow and salting roads during the winter, distributing materials from storage to various locations across the city, as well as maintaining and servicing trucks. The position also presents an opportunity to manage a small team working with vehicles.

The City of Albany is seeking an Equipment Operator 1 – Golf Course. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various vehicles and equipment related to forestry, maintenance of street and water delivery systems, as well other related tasks. 

This includes operating dump trucks to transport construction materials, assist in hauling snow and salting roads during the winter, distributing materials from storage to various locations across the city, as well as maintaining and servicing trucks. 

The position also presents an opportunity to manage a small team working with vehicles.

The City of Albany is seeking an Equipment Operator 1 – Lots Crew. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various vehicles and equipment related to forestry, maintenance of street and water delivery systems, as well other related tasks. This includes operating dump trucks to transport construction materials, assist in hauling snow and salting roads during the winter, distributing materials from storage to various locations across the city, as well as maintaining and servicing trucks. 

The position also presents an opportunity to manage a small team working with vehicles.

Join us for hands-on work operating vehicles and equipment in forestry, street, and water system maintenance. You'll handle single-chassis vehicles with mechanical attachments, occasionally supervising a small crew. While close supervision is the norm, your expertise will shine during routine tasks. Join our team and master the art of vehicle operation and maintenance!

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 Street Cleaner and play a pivotal role in the maintenance and cleanliness of our city. This position involves routine tasks related to operating less complex vehicles and equipment used in street cleaning, forestry, and water delivery system maintenance. You'll be responsible for operating single-chassis vehicles with mechanical attachments while occasionally supervising a small crew. If you're ready to make our city streets shine, apply now and become an essential part of our team.

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. 

Do you have a strong sense for organization? Put your clerical skills to work as our newest Information Clerk compiling and maintaining files!

Typical Duties Include:

• Performs various clerical tasks such as staffing reports, payroll information and coordination of work with other clerical workers, as directed

• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system

• Answers telephones and provides information as required

• Maintains departmental records or files

• Directs referrals to City, County and State Agencies

• Furnishes information to the public, visitors, clients

• Distributes mail, incoming and outgoing

• Performs related work as required

• Position may require ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and able to work shift assignments during the day, evening and nights.

Get down to work in the lab! We are looking for a Laboratory Tecnician to accurately perform chemical, physical, and biological analysis of water. You'll collect samples (like raw and treated water), prepare media for testing, perform routine physical, chemical, bacteriological, and microscopic analysis (including special tests to determine mineral content, presence of common & uncommon toxic elements, chemical balance of water, etc.) record results data for official use, and more.

If you have experience in biology, chemistry, or a related science, know how to operate lab equipment like microscopes and centrifuges, and take lab inspection and safety practices seriously, this could be the perfect job for you. Don't wait - apply today!

Are you someone who loves getting hands-on and making things happen? If the answer is yes, then get ready for an exciting opportunity! This role is all about diving into the action, tackling tasks that require your attention. Your dedication to the details will be noticed as you collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team. So, if you're up for a challenge that keeps you on your toes and offers a chance to make a real impact, this could be your perfect fit!

We're looking for a Mapping Technologist to manage mapping information and development of our Geographic Information Systems. The perfect candidate will be knowledgeable in (GIS) creation, data input, mapping, & maintenance of the GIS applications such as computer mapping, database development, programming, and support systems for use on a GIS database.  

They will provide project leadership and support City departments both in the office and on field assignments, train end users on the system, prep and publish maps online, and be on the lookout  for new mapping platforms.

We're looking for a skilled technician to oversee local area network systems and equipment! You'll be responsible for Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN) installations and the  on-going maintenance and support of such networks, as well as provide on-site support services on a wide range of technology services.

Typical work includes:

• Assists System Specialist with the coordination and implementation of migration from NT domain to active directory structure

• Monitors and maintains local area network performance, resources, security and data integrity to include the upgrade and installation of software as required

• Researches and consults with each department, unit or office regarding Local Area Network and Wide Area Network needs, plans the network infrastructure and oversees the installation of a Local Area Network and/or a Wide Area Network including configuring workstations and the server and installing hardware and software such as sound cards, CD ROMs, Ethernet cards and modems

• Sets up user local area network accounts and access rights

• Diagnoses and resolves Local Area Network and Wide Area Network, operating system and hardware and software problems

• Performs routing maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment, upgrades computer hardware and/or software as needed and coordinates off-site repairs of computers and peripheral equipment

• Tests LAN software, hardware and connectivity options, researches LAN industry trends, and recommends appropriate changes in hardware and software standards

• Plans, implements and supports network solutions between multiple platforms

• Prints reports, assigns passwords and manages security

• Makes recommendations to supervisor and/or administration regarding hardware, software and other equipment to achieve improved information systems and methods and evaluate the implementation of same

• Attends and participates in professional conferences and meetings

• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of computer networking and related issues by keeping abreast of current literature, journals and information

• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system

This entry-level position is ideal for college graduates who are passionate about historic preservation, planning, architecture, architectural history, urban geography, urban studies, environmental science, or public administration. Trainees who have completed a one-year training period are also eligible. This job involves professional tasks, with increasing complexity and responsibility as proficiency grows. Work is performed independently and may involve occasional supervision of consultants, interns, and student assistants. Join us for a dynamic career in preservation planning and professional growth.

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.

Make a difference and become a Rehabilitation Specialist! You'll be responsible for rehabilitation construction under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation and Environmental Services Manager as related to the City’s Housing Rehabilitation programs. Conduct on-site inspections of property to be rehabilitated and/or repaired

As a Sanitation Equipment Operator you'll drive and operate a recycler/sanitation truck to collect and dispose of solid waste and recyclable commodities. Operators are responsible for the routine maintenance of equipment and may be required to perform related physical labor

Safely operate/drive a recycler/sanitation truck on an assigned route according to an established schedule to collect refuse, recyclables and yard waste.

Keep our streets safe and become a School Crossing Officer! You'll safeguard the passage of school children across heavily travled 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 Albany Police Department is looking for a Special Operations Auxiliary Employee to provide a variety of services, such as  

• Observing & reporting conditions requiring the services of a certified Police Officer

• Assisting in non-enforcement and non-hazardous duties

• Helping with crowd and/or traffic control during public events (i.e., festivals, runs, and other special events

• Various clerical tasks, such as answering phones, providing information to the public, visitors, clients, etc.

Ready to save lives? Apply to become a Telecommunications specialist! This role involves recieving emergency calls requesting police, fire, and emergency medical services.