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Are you ready to embark on a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of our vibrant city? In this role, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, performing essential accounting tasks to sustain and reconcile various City accounts. What sets this position apart is the crucial responsibility you will have in classifying continuous recurring revenue, enabling us to make timely and strategic investment decisions. Additionally, you may find yourself in a supervisory role, guiding and mentoring other staff members. Your contributions will be integral to our city's financial success. Join us in this exciting opportunity to be a key player in the financial evolution of our city!

The City of Albany’s Fire Department is seeking a highly motivated and organized Administrative Assistant. The mission of the Albany Fire Department is to provide protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of fire, medical emergencies, and hazards in the safest, most efficient manner possible. The Albany Fire Department operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that has broad and lasting positive impact on the City. The successful candidate for this position must be well organized, detail-oriented, personable, and be able to take direction as well as act independently. This position is supervised by and reports to the Chief of Department or their designee, but works with everyone on the team. The Administrative Assistant regularly, frequently, and independently interfaces with highlevel internal and external contacts requiring considerable discretion, initiative and confidentiality as core responsibilities of the position include administrative support, office management, coordination and submission of Worker’s Compensation Injury Claims, and scheduling of annual Firefighter physical exams, medical appointments and follow-up exams for Firefighters 

Help keep Albany safe as a Code Enforcement Inspector! You'll inspect existing residential and commercial buildings and properties to make sure they are in compliance with all City & NY State codes, laws, and regulations. Responsibilities include:

• Inspect structures and property on schedule, including but not limited to residential dwelling units and commercial establishments

• Provide information to landlords, property owners, tenants, and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations

• Assist customers with questions and concerns relating to permits, filing, and registration procedures

• Investigate complaints against properties and structures

• Prepare reports and recommendations based on inspections, reinspections, or investigations

• Performsdata entry and run reports/schedules

• Help with orientation and training of Code Enforcement Inspector Trainees

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 is responsible for the maintenance of parking violation files and outstanding ticket records.

The position is responsible for making decisions about the rules and regulations of parking violations.

Under the City Treasurer, the Director exercises independent judgment in carrying out the details of the office. 

The position coordinates with various departments and agencies to arrange for the transfer of data and the collection of fines and penalties.   

The position prepares and maintains documentation to represent the City in court against violators.

Direct supervision of employees is a function of the 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 City of Albany is seeking an Equipment Operator II – Lots Crew. Join our team and put your expertise to use! You'll receive instructions for each task, perform routine equipment maintenance, and occasionally lead a small crew. Specific assignments will come with supervision, while routine tasks allow you to work independently. If you have a high degree of skill and precision, we want to hear from you!

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. 

We're looking for a top-notch administrative professional to support Albany's Police Department by performing important clerical tasks such as maintaining files, compiling and disseminating information, creating staffing and payroll reports, and coordinating with other clerical team members. 

If you're detail oriented, can enter and retrieving information in an automated information system, answer telephones, maintain records and files, distribute incoming and outgoing mail, and provide information to the public, visitors, and clients then don't hesitate to apply and become our next Information Clerk today!

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.

Are you ready to lead technology projects, manage a skilled team, and drive innovation? We're seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate research and development, implement cost-effective tech solutions, and oversee software and hardware maintenance. You would be reporting to the  Chief Information Technology Officer.  If you're up for the challenge, join us on this exciting journey of innovation and leadership!

The Junior Legislative Aide to the Common Council works closely with the members of the Council under the direction of the President Pro Tem and the Clerk of the Council. The person performs administrative and clerical functions for the Council as assigned by the President Pro Tern and Council Members to ensure the proper and efficient functioning of the Council, compliance with applicable laws, and effective communication with the public and other elected officials. Attendance at Common Council meetings is required. Supervision of others is not typical of this class. 

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!

We are seeking a highly motivated Planner to join our team. This is an entry-level position suitable for college graduates specializing in planning, landscape architecture, urban geography, urban studies, environmental science, or public administration. Trainees who have completed a one-year training period may also be considered for this role. While the work consists of basic professional assignments, it offers opportunities for growth and increased responsibilities as incumbents gain professional competence. As a Planner, you will contribute to various planning projects, assist in data analysis, and participate in the administration of land use controls.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the administration of zoning and local land use controls.

• Assist in reviewing physical development proposals for design adequacy, potential impacts, and compliance with land use controls.

• Prepare reports and memoranda for planning studies, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical analyses, maps, graphs, and tables.

• Update and maintain GIS maps.

• Collect, tabulate, and analyze data related to development activity, land use, and urban issues.

• Assist in studies regarding parking, traffic, housing, and land use control.

• Support the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Board, and Common Council by reviewing development proposals and ensuring consistency with land use controls and relevant ordinances.

• Prepare line drawings, site plans, designs, and layouts to scale.

• Engage with community groups to discuss development and land use issues and inform citizens about pending development proposals.

• Collaborate with county, regional, and state officials to coordinate development activity, planning issues, and public improvements.

• Perform general office work and maintain records of planning department activities.

• Enter and retrieve information using automated information systems.

• Perform any related tasks as required.

Become the strategic force behind our city's safety as Chief of Staff. Advise the Chief of Police, connect with the public, and orchestrate seamless inter-departmental operations. Are you ready to make an impact?

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. 

The City of Albany’s Community Police Review Board (CPRB) is seeking a Program Director. The CPRB is an independent body established by the City of Albany in 2000 to improve communication between the Police Department and the community, to increase police accountability and credibility with the public, and to create a complaint review process that is free from bias and informed of actual police practice. The Program Director will serve in a leadership role at the direction of the Community Police Review Board to provide robust leadership and effective management of the CPRB’s daily activities.   The City of Albany’s 2025 Budget proposes making the CPRB a City Department, under the direction of the Common Council. 

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.

Apply to the City's Recreation Facility Manager position. This is a technical and administrative staff position which entails the overall responsibility for review and development of all new maintenance and preventative programs. You'll be expected to provide technical expertise in regard to maintenance operations.

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 a seasoned social work professional with a passion for leadership and creating a lasting impact? Your opportunity awaits at the Albany Police Department! We are in search of a dynamic individual to step into the pivotal role of Senior Social Worker. If you are prepared to take charge, inspire a team, and contribute to building a brighter and more resilient community through social work practices, then this is the role for you!

Are you a passionate and skilled social worker looking to make a meaningful impact? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a Social Worker, contributing to our commitment to community well-being.

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.