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Looking for an accounting position that offers room for creative problem-solving and encourages independent professional judgement? Apply to the Accountant II position at the city of Albany!

As the Accountant II you will be responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting research and recommending improvements to accounting procedures, as well as data maintenance, processing, and entry tasks. 

Additionally, you will oversee accounting functions related to books and records assigned. The job may also require supervising clerical and junior accounting personnel.

The Department of Engineering  is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support management in the development, planning, and coordination of departmental activities.  

Other tasks include: 

• Handling collecting, prepping, and distributing agenda items for meetings

• Requisitioning materials and supplies

• Preparing departmental budget estimates

• Maintaining accounts & receipts for board and committee meetings

• Preparing and maintaining report records through research and review

• Handling the office calendar and room reservation system

• Reading incoming mail & answering general correspondence as directed

• Attending meetings and recording minutes

Are you a dynamic communicator ready to make your mark with the City of Albany? Join us in this exciting role where you'll act as lead on internal communications and be at the forefront of sharing vital information about our programs, services, events, and facilities. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with department leaders, crafting compelling messages and coordinating information to our employees. You'll be the point person for collaboration, plus you'll have the chance to step into the spotlight as an event coordinator when needed. If you're passionate about effective communication and making a meaningful impact in our community, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career with us at the City of Albany!

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 within the Albany Police Department will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialized assistance to individuals in crisis. Caseworkers play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing community members, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and resources. This position works with police officers and community partners to provide case management services to support victims and families dealing with violence, homicides, mental health, family issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and other related crises.  

This is routine office work requiring care and accuracy while performing a full range of routine typing and clerical work.  Under direct supervision, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks utilizing a computer to produce correspondence, records, reports, tables, documents and other material, following prescribed guidelines.  The activities of employees in this class provide direct support to professional staff.  Various routine clerical tasks, such as filing, sorting, answering telephones, are also performed.  Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. 

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 skilled in vehicle maintenance and repair? Join our team as a Fire Apparatus Mechanic specializing in Fire Department vehicles. You'll perform crucial repairs, prioritize tasks, and mentor junior staff under the supervision of our Fire Department Chief and Auto Mechanic Senior Grade. Make a real difference in community safety with us.

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. 

Join our dynamic team as a GIS Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing, managing, and enhancing the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

Duties include day-to-day control over specific administrative, financial, and technical functions related to the establishment of GIS applications, such as spatial database development and database programming. 

This position also involves responsibility for multi-media applications within the City. 

The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment, as the position is responsible for acting in a coordinating capacity for development, implementation and maintenance of the City’s GIS. 

Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate personnel. 

Work will be performed in accordance with the directives of the Department Head or designee, with considerable leeway allowed to independently perform the duties of the position.

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.

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 incumbent in this position performs technical field or office engineering work.  Work activities are performed in accordance with instructions from or plans prepared by an engineering superior.  Some independence is allowed for the completion of assignments.  Advice and assistance is available from professional superiors. Work may include the supervision of subordinate staff in field or office work. The incumbent is evaluated and reviewed by a technical superior through discussion or analysis of work performed or reports prepared. 

Seasonal Lifeguards, under direct supervision of the Aquatics Manager, and general supervision of Assistant Aquatic Managers, performs routine patrol work at assigned aquatic facilities, looking after the safety and welfare of swimmers and patrons. This is important work consisting primarily of routine patrol tasks performed under direct supervision. Employees must be constantly alert to assist swimmers when they are in difficulty and to enforce safety rules. Work requires exercise of sound judgment in emergencies, as well as: 

• Stands guard and patrols at pools keeping swimmers and patrons safe and going to their aid when they are in difficulty. 

• In emergencies, applies resuscitation techniques and otherwise renders first aid. 

• Instructs beginner to advance swimming classes as assigned. 

• Keeps locker rooms and poolside areas free of glass and other debris. 

• Maintains order and enforces safety rules. 

• Performs other routine duties such as maintaining and repairing equipment. 

• Maintains recreation management software for all swim related activities and events. 

• Assists front counter staff with helping customers, taking registrations, memberships, and answering questions related to the facilities and programs. 

• Tracks and collects data including, but not limited to, daily participation, general ages of participants, type of activity performed, and location of pool area most utilized. 

• Performs related duties as required. 

If you are a NEW Lifeguard requiring certification, we can help!!  The City of Albany can cover up to $400 for 40 NEW Lifeguard certifications.  

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!

Plan, develop, and organize neighborhood associations in community self-help activities. 

Work requires advanced planning, organizing, directing, and participating a wide variety of neighborhood activities. 

The Neighborhood Specialist works independently to promote citizen involvement in neighborhood issues and serves as a liaison between the City, nonprofit agencies, private companies, and citizen and neighborhood groups. 

Incumbents develop and plan programs to generate citizen involvement in property maintenance and neighborhood improvement efforts within identified neighborhoods; identify potential neighborhood groups and leaders; assist with the formation of newly-established neighborhood associations; encourage neighborhood development; initiate the formation of public-private partnership; and develop and distribute brochures, newsletters, and other materials to inform neighborhood associations of issues and projects. 

The Neighborhood Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Neighborhood Services Coordinator.

The Department of Planning and Development is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented Permit Technician who has strong organization skills, and enjoys assisting customers in a fast-paced environment, both on the phone and in person. The Permit Technician provides information on zoning and other planning-related policies and procedures to the public, city staff, and representatives of other agencies. This position serves as the first point of contact for internal and external customers in the application process. 

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. 

This work involves performing moderately complex work assignments with the Albany Police. 

This work is highly confidential and performed under the general direction of the Lieutenant or Sergeant in charge, although the incumbent may also report to the Commander of the Detective Office.  

A basic knowledge of the penal law is essential to the retrieval and entry of database information, particularly due to the sharing of computerized files between APD and Federal, State and Local agencies.   

Supervision over others is not typical of this position. 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage engineering and transportation system projects within a municipal setting. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful completion of a variety of transportation and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical, budgetary, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, contractors, and the community to deliver high-quality results. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient project execution. 

• Provide reporting and oversight under the direction of the City Engineer and Chief Supervisor of Traffic Engineering.  

• Conduct transportation engineering studies, transportation impact analyses, corridor studies, and safety studies. 

• Implement quality control measures to maintain project integrity. 

• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven experience managing traffic and planning projects, particularly within New York State. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage both publicly and privately funded projects. 

• Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles and practices. 

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering or  a Master’s degree in civil or transportation engineering is a plus 

Join us in making a significant impact on our community through effective traffic engineering and project management! 

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

Supervised by the President Pro Tem and Clerk of the Council, work assignments are received from Common Council members and committees and involve responsibility for research, budget review and development, and assisting in the development and review of legislation. Attendance at Common Council meetings is required.

In addition to attending Common Council meetings, the new Research Councel typically:

• Identifies, reviews, researches and analyzes policy, financial and budget I issues, impacts and relative risks related to proposed council legislation, and executive initiated actions and interests

• Attends and reports on Common Council committee meetings and caucuses, and drafts committee reports

• Provides staff support to council standing and ad hoc committees; prepares, assembles and assures timely distribution of briefing materials to interested parties; and prepares and documents options and recommendations for committee action

• Assist the Common Council in the annual budget process, including documentation and design of spreadsheets analysis, interpretation of and recommendations on revenue and expenditure data and trends, funding needs and staffing levels

• Coordinates with executive department to collect data, prepare reports, and gather information relative to the council's program and budget review needs

• Prepares research papers and statistical and narrative reports

• Identifies legal questions, and incorporates legal advice and opinions into policy analysis and recommendations to Council

• Assists in updating and maintenance of Common Council website and related electronic materials

• Receives, analyzes and replies to a variety of correspondence, usually of a confidential and/or routine matter

We're seeking a skilled Risk Assessor to join our team!  Under Lead Hazard Control Program Director's guidance, you'll investigate lead-based paint hazards in dwellings, providing cost estimates and program insights. You'll collaborate on rehabilitation programs, inspections and reports. With your help the department will implement the Lead Hazard Control Program, ensuring compliance with codes and guidelines. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now! 

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.

This is a supervisory position within the Albany Police Department that will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialized assistance to individuals in crisis. 

The Senior Crisis Caseworker will be responsible supervision of professional case work staff. 

Senior Crisis Caseworkers will play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing community members, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and resources. 

This position will work with police officers and community partners to provide case management services to support victims and families dealing with violence, homicides, mental health, family issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and other related crises.   

The City of Albany’s Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage the implementation of critical new software within the City.  Our Department is comprised of the Offices of Budget, Human Resources, Innovation, Information Technology, Purchasing, MWBE & EEO Compliance, Payroll, Public Records, Sustainability, and Cultural Affairs.  We operate in a fastpaced, dynamic environment that has broad and lasting positive impact on the City.    

Preferred Qualifications and Skills: The successful candidate will have experience managing complex technical projects in a government environment or large organization.  We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders of different backgrounds and technical abilities.  The ideal candidate is a problem solver who is focused on shaping and delivering projects for results and is comfortable with being in the trenches to lead project execution. The candidate will work alongside IT and Department leadership to implement core technology and participate in meaningful work to strengthen government operations. 

The Aquatics Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, serves as the secondary leader on-site for Aquatic Facilities during the summer. The AM is responsible for overseeing aquatic pool operations through effective coordination, scheduling, and evaluation of various aquatic activities within the facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the overall development of personnel and operational needs for Aquatic staff throughout the season to foster an effective and productive work environment.

• Mediating interpersonal conflicts among staff, patrons, and community members.

• Establishing and setting goals for staff using the SMART goals approach.

• Empowering staff to reach their full potential, regardless of circumstances.

• Aiding in the creation and implementation of transparent systems for efficient staff management.

• Coordinating schedules for pool personnel, activities, and private rentals to ensure optimal pool coverage while aligning with facility needs.

• Assisting in the training and scheduling of qualified lifeguards, instructors, and other pool staff; directly supervising all aquatic personnel.

• Conducting staff training and ensuring all staff certifications are current.

• Ensuring adherence to high program standards and providing regular in-service training as needed.

• Overseeing the implementation of a lifeguard deck rotation system for pool monitoring and deck operations.

• Collaborating with Facility Manager to monitor the filtration system and other aquatic operating systems.

• Conducting regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to minimize hazards and ensure patron safety.

• Unlocking and locking the facility during weekdays and weekends to allow personnel entry and maintain security.

• Surveying patrons and assessing programs to identify public needs and enhance program efficiency and effectiveness; addressing patron complaints and suggestions appropriately.

• Managing recreation management software for all swim-related activities and events.

• Assisting front counter staff with customer support, taking registrations, memberships, and addressing inquiries about facilities and programs.

• Tracking and collecting data related to daily participation, participant demographics, activity types, and the most utilized pool areas.

• Performing other related duties as required.

• Serving as a lifeguard on the pool deck.

APPLY NOW TO JOIN ALBANY REC!

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.