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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
AQUATIC RECREATION SPECIALIST RECREATION $60,000-$70,000 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 04/27/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY LAW $86,000-$120,000 EXEMPT 12/31/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY GENERAL SERVICES $52,000-$55,000 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 04/17/26 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - ENTRY LEVEL PUBLIC DEFENDER $85,500-$98,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 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
BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC GENERAL SERVICES $42,019 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/15/26 APPLY
CASEWORKER (HELPS) CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES $57,183 NON-COMPETITIVE 05/01/26 APPLY
CIVIL ENGINEER (HELPS) PUBLIC WORKS $90,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 05/31/26 APPLY
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY (HELPS) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $55,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/29/26 APPLY
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (HELPS) GENERAL SERVICES $70,000-$75,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/17/26 APPLY
ELIGIBILITY EXAMINER I (HELPS) SOCIAL SERVICES $45,428 NON-COMPETITIVE 05/31/26 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 04/29/26 APPLY
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT LEGISLATURE $55,000-$57,000 UNCLASSIFIED 04/07/26 APPLY
GRADUATE FELLOW RECREATION $22.00/Hr NON-COMPETITIVE 05/31/26 APPLY
HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGER (HELPS) MENTAL HEALTH $62,851 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/21/26 APPLY
INFORMATION SERVICES INTERN INFORMATION SERVICES $16.00/Hr-$21.00/Hr NON-COMPETITIVE 05/15/26 APPLY
INVENTORY TECHNICIAN (HELPS) SOCIAL SERVICES $36,532 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/08/26 APPLY
LEGAL SECRETARY (HELPS) PUBLIC DEFENDER $60,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 05/03/26 APPLY
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (HELPS) MENTAL HEALTH $74,218 NON-COMPETITIVE 05/31/26 APPLY
OFFICE SUPERVISOR (HELPS) AGING $51,500-$58,442 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/26/26 APPLY
PARAMEDIC (HELPS) SHERIFF $28.42/Hr-$33.44/Hr NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR (HELPS) SOCIAL SERVICES $76,162 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/10/26 APPLY
PROCESS OPERATOR I (HELPS) WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT $46,411-$49,237 NON-COMPETITIVE 12/31/26 APPLY
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (HELPS) MENTAL HEALTH $73,410 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/21/26 APPLY
PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE (FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER) CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES $35,647 EXEMPT 05/01/26 APPLY
PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE II (HELPS) HEALTH $44,498 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/15/26 APPLY
PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE- PT HEALTH $22,795 EXEMPT 04/14/26 APPLY
PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN I (HELPS) HEALTH $54,197 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/06/26 APPLY
SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST (DMB) (HELPS) MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET $71,022-$78,022 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/10/26 APPLY
SENIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC GENERAL SERVICES $50,624 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/17/26 APPLY
SENIOR NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER (EDCAP) (HELPS) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $70,000-$85,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/14/26 APPLY
SENIOR NETWORK AND SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - FIREWALL (HELPS) INFORMATION SERVICES $90,000-$105,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 04/14/26 APPLY

Jobs Open Only to Current Albany County Government Employees

Title
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Department Salary/Range Classification Application
Deadline
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