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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.

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JOB OPENINGS FOR CITY OF ALBANY

Title
(click to view job description)
Department Agency Salary Due Date Apply Online
Accountant II WATER & WATER SUPPLY CITY OF ALBANY $52,000 - $78,000 Annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Administrative Assistant FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CITY OF ALBANY $39,000 - $58,500 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Chief Information Technology Officer ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CITY OF ALBANY $121,640-$174,100 annually 03/31/2025 APPLY
Community Aide POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $38,027 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Community Aide - Midnight Shift POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $38,027 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Community Center Director RECREATION CITY OF ALBANY $35,500-$53,300 annually 03/31/2025 APPLY
Crisis Caseworker POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $51,560 - $73,840 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Custodial Worker RECREATION N/A $19.22 hourly rate 03/21/2025 APPLY
Director of Parking Violations Bureau TREASURER CITY OF ALBANY $63,000 - $94,500 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Engineer WATER & WATER SUPPLY CITY OF ALBANY $76,200 – $114,300 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CITY OF ALBANY $49,605 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Information Clerk III GENERAL SERVICES CITY OF ALBANY $39,000 - $58,500 annally 12/31/2024 APPLY
Information Technology Manager INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CITY OF ALBANY $63,000 - $94,500 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Matron POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $33,256 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Permit Technician PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ALBANY $42,510 - $60,840 Annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Planner PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ALBANY $57,200-$85,800 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Police Chief of Staff POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $92,200 - $138,300 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Police Officer - Civil Service Lateral Transfer POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $63,790 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Program Director (Community Police Review Board) Community Police Review Board CITY OF ALBANY $83,060 - $118,870 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Program Technician -Automated Traffic Control Unit POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $43,050 -$49,572 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Recreation Aide RECREATION CITY OF ALBANY $18.37 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Recreation Facility Manager RECREATION CITY OF ALBANY $52,000 - $78,000 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Recreation Program Coordinator RECREATION CITY OF ALBANY $52,000-$78,000 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
School Crossing Officer (Part Time) POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $16.78 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Senior Crisis Caseworker POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $57,200 - $85,800 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Telecommunications Specialist POLICE CITY OF ALBANY $46,377 - $54,230 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Vital Statistics Specialist VITAL STATISTICS CITY OF ALBANY $43,000 - $64,500 Annually 12/31/2024 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 12/31/2024 APPLY
Laborer II ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $20.44 - $21.48 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Meter Technician ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $17.52 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Parking Garage Attendant I ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $16.00 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Public Service Officer ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $17.09 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Public Service Officer Supervisor ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $50,597 annually 12/31/2024 APPLY
Senior Laborer I ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $18.37 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY
Traffic Safety Aide ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY $17.09 hourly rate 12/31/2024 APPLY

 

  • City of Albany residency is required for all new employees. Click here to see a copy of 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.