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NY Local HELPS – No Civil Examinations Required
To assist the City of Albany, the NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Local Program allows the city to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations for certain titles. City of Albany employees hired under the NY HELPS Program are appointed on a permanent basis. Candidates must meet minimum job qualifications and any other conditions of employment.
Any title with "HELPS" is part of this program.
To apply, create an account on jobs.albanyny.gov and submit an application.
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All applications must be submitted online. To view instructions on how to complete the online job application, click here.
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Contact HR with any questions or
concerns:
civilservice@albanyny.gov | (518) 434-5049 | 24 Eagle Street, Room 301;
Albany, NY 12207
JOB OPENINGS FOR CITY OF ALBANY
| Title (click to view job description) |
Department | Agency | Salary | Due Date | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant I (NY HELPS Program) | WATER & WATER SUPPLY | CITY OF ALBANY | $51,560 - $73,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Chief Information Technology Officer | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | CITY OF ALBANY | $121,640-$174,100 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Communications Coordinator (NY HELPS Program) | ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $51,560 - $73,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Community Aide - Midnight Shift | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $38,027- $43,750 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Crisis Caseworker | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $51,560 - $73,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Custodial Worker | RECREATION | CITY OF ALBANY | $19.22 hourly rate | 03/21/2025 | APPLY |
| Engineer (NYS HELPS Program) | WATER & WATER SUPPLY | CITY OF ALBANY | $83,060 - $118,870 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Equipment Operator I - Lots | GENERAL SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $21.70 hourly rate | 01/22/2025 | APPLY |
| Facilities Manager | WATER & WATER SUPPLY | CITY OF ALBANY | $56,680-$81,120 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer | FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $49,605 annually | 12/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Geographic Information Systems Manager (NY HELPS Program) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | CITY OF ALBANY | $68,670 - $98,280 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Housing Services Advocate (NY HELPS Program) | NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $56,680 - $81,120 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Human Resources Generalist I (NY HELPS Program) | ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $46,870 - $67,000 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Information Technology Manager | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | CITY OF ALBANY | $68,670 - $98,280 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Laborer III -Traffic & Engineering | ENGINEERING | CITY OF ALBANY | $20.65 hourly rate | 01/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Matron | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $33,256 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Neighborhood Specialist (NY HELPS Program) | NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $42,510 - $60,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Permit Technician (NY HELPS Program) | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT | CITY OF ALBANY | $42,510 - $60,840 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Police Chief of Staff | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $100,500 - $143,830 anually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Police Officer - Civil Service Lateral Transfer | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $63,790 annually | 12/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Program Technician -Automated Traffic Control Unit | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $43,050 -$49,572 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Project Manager (NY HELPS Program) | ENGINEERING | CITY OF ALBANY | $62,350 - $89,230 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Recreation Aide (Part Time) | RECREATION | CITY OF ALBANY | $18.99 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Rehabilitation Specialist II (NY HELPS Program) | NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $51,560 - $73,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Risk Assessor | NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | CITY OF ALBANY | $51,560 - $73,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| School Crossing Officer (Part Time) | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $17.38 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Senior Crisis Caseworker | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $62,350 - $89,230 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Senior Project Manager (NY HELPS Program) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | CITY OF ALBANY | $83,060 - $118,870 Annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Telecommunications Specialist | POLICE | CITY OF ALBANY | $46,377 - $54,230 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Violence Prevention Coordinator | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | CITY OF ALBANY | $51,560 - $73,840 annually | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Water Maintenance Repair WorkerT&D Days | WATER & WATER SUPPLY | CITY OF ALBANY | $23.02 hourly | 01/29/2025 | APPLY |
| Water Maintenance Repair WorkerT&D Nights | WATER & WATER SUPPLY | CITY OF ALBANY | $23.02 hourly + $0.25 shift differential | 01/28/2025 | APPLY |
JOB OPENINGS FOR OTHER AGENCIES
| Title (click to view job description) |
Department | Agency | Salary | Due Date | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborer I | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $17.02 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Meter Technician | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $22.26 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Parking Garage Attendant I | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $16.83 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Public Service Officer | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $17.43 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Public Service Officer Supervisor | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $24.81 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Senior Laborer I | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $18.37 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
| Traffic Safety Aide | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY | $17.43 hourly rate | 03/31/2025 | APPLY |
- City of Albany residency is required for all new employees.
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the local law.
- For CDL Applicants: CDL licenses are federally regulated and require regular drug testing, including marijuana. Please be advised if you are applying for positions that require CDL license, you will not be eligible for employment if you use cannabis. NYS Cannabis rules do not apply to positions that require CDLs.
- The City of Albany has included demographic questions about the race, ethnicity, and gender of the populations that are looking to join the City of Albany workforce. Obtaining demographic information can help the City of Albany bridge any potential gaps in opportunity and employment in historically underserved communities.
- The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of protected characteristics including, race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or marital status. Responses to demographic questions are confidential.
The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
