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These postings are for current job openings with Albany County Government only. For information about employment at the school districts, towns, villages and libraries covered by Albany County Civil Service, please visit their respective websites.

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the “Apply” button next to the posting. All applicants must demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications on the job posting. Positions listed on this page fall in one of five possible classifications:

Classifications Competitive* Non-Competitive Labor Exempt Unclassified
Is an exam required? Yes No No No No
Applicant must meet minimum qualifications at time of appointment? Yes Yes No Suggested No
*Positions listed as competitive on this page are available for provisional appointment ONLY. An explanation of provisional appointments can be found here.

Please click on the name of the title below to view information about the position and who to contact for follow-up information or how to submit additional credentials, resumes, etc. after applying. The department listed will be conducting the appointment process and will be the sole point of contact, not Albany County Civil Service.

Jobs Open to the Public

Title
(Click To View/Download Job Posting)		 Department Salary/Range Classification Application
Deadline
ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - CRIMINAL COURT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER $103,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - FAMILY COURT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER $103,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY LAW $86,000-$120,000 EXEMPT 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - ENTRY LEVEL PUBLIC DEFENDER $85,500-$98,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - FAMILY COURT SUPERVISOR PUBLIC DEFENDER $122,500 NON-COMPETITIVE 08/02/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL PUBLIC DEFENDER $98,500-$108,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - PRE-BAR ADMISSION LAW GRAD PUBLIC DEFENDER $78,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - SENIOR LEVEL PUBLIC DEFENDER $108,500-$116,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
CHIEF PROCESS OPERATOR (WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT) (HELPS) WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $88,947-$94,625 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/31/26 APPLY
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY $80,000-$90,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/09/26 APPLY
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH LEGISLATURE $80,000-$95,000 UNCLASSIFIED 07/23/26 APPLY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (HELPS) SHERIFF $20.84/Hr-$24.51/Hr NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I PUBLIC WORKS $46,998 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGER (HELPS) MENTAL HEALTH $62,851 NON-COMPETITIVE 08/02/26 APPLY
HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE SPECIALIST CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES $70,949 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 07/09/26 APPLY
LIFEGUARD RECREATION $19/Hr NON-COMPETITIVE 07/14/26 APPLY
MAINTENANCE HELPER (HELPS) WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $44,537-$47,380 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/31/26 APPLY
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $53,974-$57,419 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/31/26 APPLY
MILLWRIGHT WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $70,970-$75,500 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 07/31/26 APPLY
OPERATIONS ANALYST (HELPS) COUNTY EXECUTIVE $65,000-$70,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/07/26 APPLY
PARAMEDIC (HELPS) SHERIFF $28.42/Hr-$33.44/Hr NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
PEER ADVOCATE (HELPS) - ACT, STREET PSYCHIATRY, HEALTH HOME MENTAL HEALTH $43,201 NON-COMPETITIVE 08/02/26 APPLY
PROCESS OPERATOR I (HELPS) WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $46,411-$49,237 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/31/26 APPLY
PROCESS OPERATOR II (HELPS) WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $51,199-$59,063 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/31/26 APPLY
SENIOR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (HELPS) WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $68,862-$73,257 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/31/26 APPLY
SENIOR NETWORK AND SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (HELPS) INFORMATION SERVICES $90,000-$105,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 07/15/26 APPLY
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER I (HELPS) VETERANS SERVICE BUREAU $54,351 NON-COMPETITIVE 08/04/26 APPLY

Jobs Open Only to Current Albany County Government Employees

Title
(Click To View/Download Job Posting)		 Department Salary/Range Classification Application
Deadline
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