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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 |
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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCOUNT CLERK I (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $45,594 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/25/26 | APPLY |
| 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 |
| AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC I | PUBLIC WORKS | $52,553.32 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/24/26 | APPLY |
| CASEWORKER (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $57,182 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/30/26 | APPLY |
| COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | DISTRICT ATTORNEY | $51,000-$54,000 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 06/10/26 | APPLY |
| CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY (HELPS) | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $55,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/14/26 | APPLY |
| DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING | LEGISLATURE | $70,000-$80,000 | UNCLASSIFIED | 06/29/26 | APPLY |
| EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES MANAGER | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $78,130 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 06/17/26 | APPLY |
| ELIGIBILITY EXAMINER I (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $45,428 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/30/26 | APPLY |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (HELPS) | SHERIFF | $20.84/Hr-$24.51/Hr | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/26 | APPLY |
| HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGER (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $62,851 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/25/26 | APPLY |
| HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGER (VETERANS) (HELPS) | VETERANS SERVICE BUREAU | $62,078 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 08/31/26 | APPLY |
| MAINTENANCE HELPER (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $44,537-$47,380 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/10/26 | APPLY |
| MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $53,974-$57,419 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/10/26 | APPLY |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $74,218 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/25/26 | APPLY |
| MILLWRIGHT | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $70,970-$75,500 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 06/10/26 | APPLY |
| OFFICE ASSISTANT I (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $37,961 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/25/26 | APPLY |
| PARALEGAL (HELPS) | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $62,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/28/26 | APPLY |
| PARAMEDIC (HELPS) | SHERIFF | $28.42/Hr-$33.44/Hr | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/26 | APPLY |
| PEER ADVOCATE (CRPA) (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $43,201 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/25/26 | APPLY |
| PROCESS OPERATOR I (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $46,411-$49,237 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/24/26 | APPLY |
| RECEPTIONIST (HELPS) | DISTRICT ATTORNEY | $49,000-$52,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/10/26 | APPLY |
| SENIOR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $68,862-$73,257 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/10/26 | APPLY |
| SENIOR KEYBOARD SPECIALIST (HELPS) | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $42,143 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 06/17/26 | 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *** NO VACANCIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO APPLY FOR *** | |||||
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