Water & Water Supply

Are you a proactive team player who thrives in fast-paced environments with excellent communication skills and quick thinking? Consider applying for our Dispatcher role. You'll be the glue that holds everything together, maintaining accurate logs and ensuring seamless information flow in our department, coordinating responses for routine operations and emergencies. Join us and be the vital link in our team's success. Apply now!

Responsibilities: 

• Receives calls and messages by radio and telephone and records incoming messages; 

• Dispatches personnel and vehicles by radio or telephone and records the time, location and type of action taken and personnel involved; 

• Maintains constant radio contact with personnel to keep track of their locations and progress; 

• May maintain radio contact with other city departments; 

• Establishes and maintains appropriate records, files and log books pertaining to calls received, messages taken and actions dispatched and completed; 

• Reviews and checks on the completion of the dispatched message by radio or telephone; 

• Receives complaints, interviews callers concerning complaints and problems, refers them to the proper authority and records the call; 

• Reports to supervisor when communications equipment needs to be serviced; 

• May perform keyboard computer data entry and related clerical work if required by the department of assignment; 

• Performs other related work as required.

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!

Are you a hard worker with experience in the repair, installation, and maintenance of water distribution fixtures including the manual repair and installation of system fixtures? Join the City of Albany as a Water Maintenance Repair Worker Work! Don't miss the chance to get outside  and act as "lead" in a crew in this position, which is critical to the productivity of the team, and be responsible for directing other personnel at the job site for the safety of employees, equipment, and the public. 

Flexibility is key with a mandatory on call rotation and required ability to be available to respond for emergency services during adverse weather conditions and other situations related to public service. 

Join our team as a Watershed Operation Technician! You'll lead field staff and seasonal technicians, ensuring smooth operations and maintenance on Albany Water Department properties and watershed lands. From planning to execution, you'll coordinate tasks, develop maintenance plans, and supervise small crews. Dive into a role where every day brings opportunities to make a difference in environmental protection and infrastructure management. 

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!