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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 - 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 |
| CASEWORKER (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $57,182 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/10/26 | APPLY |
| CHIEF PROCESS OPERATOR (WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT) (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $88,947-$94,625 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| CLERK I (HELPS) | COUNTY CLERK | $37,294 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/03/26 | APPLY |
| COLLECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE FOREPERSON | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $58,488-$62,221 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | LEGISLATURE | $65,000-$75,000 | UNCLASSIFIED | 09/08/26 | APPLY |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER (HELPS) | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $46,153 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| CRIME VICTIM THERAPIST (CHILD) (HELPS) | CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER | $59,304 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 10/25/26 | APPLY |
| CRIME VICTIM THERAPIST (HELPS) | CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER | $59,304 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 10/25/26 | APPLY |
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $85,197 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/27/26 | APPLY |
| DIRECTOR OF THE REGIONAL IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE CENTER | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE CENTER | $100,000-$122,604 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST II (HELPS) | HEALTH | $66,529 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/11/26 | APPLY |
| ELIGIBILITY EXAMINER I (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $45,428 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/10/26 | 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 |
| FINANCE CLERK I (HELPS) | FINANCE | $50,000-$55,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/10/26 | APPLY |
| HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR (HELPS) | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $75,836 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/08/26 | APPLY |
| HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGER (HELPS) | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $74,176 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/08/26 | APPLY |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $62,851 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/30/26 | APPLY |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $74,218 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/29/26 | APPLY |
| PARAMEDIC (HELPS) | SHERIFF | $28.42/Hr-$33.44/Hr | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/26 | APPLY |
| PEER ADVOCATE (HELPS) - HEALTH HOME AND STREET PSYCHIATRY | MENTAL HEALTH | $43,201 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/30/26 | APPLY |
| POLICY ANALYST | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | $56,300-$66,300 | EXEMPT | 09/03/26 | APPLY |
| PROCESS OPERATOR I (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $46,411-$49,237 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| PROCESS OPERATOR II (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $51,199-$59,063 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (HELPS) - PART TIME | MENTAL HEALTH | $38,455 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/18/26 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC DEFENDER CASEWORKER- CRIMINAL COURT (HELPS) | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $60,000-$70,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/22/26 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC DEFENDER CASEWORKER- FAMILY COURT (HELPS) | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $60,000-$70,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/22/26 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (HELPS) | HEALTH | $84,922 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/28/26 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN I (HELPS) | HEALTH | $54,197 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/28/26 | APPLY |
| RAISE THE AGE COORDINATOR (PART-TIME) (HELPS) | PROBATION | $56,823 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/04/26 | APPLY |
| RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR I (HELPS) | RECREATION | $55,382 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/29/26 | APPLY |
| SENIOR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (HELPS) | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $68,862-$73,257 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR | AGING | $59,000-$66,527 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 09/02/26 | APPLY |
| STAFF ATTORNEY (RIAC) (HELPS) | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE CENTER | $90,000-$110,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/15/26 | APPLY |
| SUPERVISING MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $85,587 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 09/18/26 | 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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