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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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCOUNT CLERK I (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $44,226 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY | LAW | $83,000-$116,000 | EXEMPT | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY | DISTRICT ATTORNEY | $80,000-$113,000 | EXEMPT | 04/18/25 | APPLY |
| ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (FINANCIAL CRIMES BUREAU) | DISTRICT ATTORNEY | $90,000-$117,000 | EXEMPT | 04/18/25 | APPLY |
| ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $74,645-$89,608 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/16/25 | APPLY |
| ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - FAMILY COURT | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $74,465-$89,608 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/16/25 | APPLY |
| ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - FAMILY COURT SUPERVISOR | PUBLIC DEFENDER | $111,577 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/16/25 | APPLY |
| ATTORNEY'S TRIAL ASSISTANT (HELPS) | LAW | $59,000-$62,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| CASEWORKER (CHILD PROTECTIVE) (HELPS) | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $55,517 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| CASEWORKER (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $55,517-$61,349 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $53,526 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| CIVIL ENGINEER (HELPS) | PUBLIC WORKS | $85,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/15/25 | APPLY |
| COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH | HEALTH | $180,000-$211,000 | UNCLASSIFIED | 04/16/25 | APPLY |
| CORRECTION OFFICER | SHERIFF | $51,948-$75,782 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 04/17/25 | APPLY |
| DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING | PUBLIC WORKS | $93,885 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 04/15/25 | APPLY |
| ELIGIBILITY CLERK (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $36,050 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/17/25 | APPLY |
| ELIGIBILITY EXAMINER I (HELPS) | SOCIAL SERVICES | $44,105 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| EPIDEMIOLOGY NURSE | HEALTH | $69,737 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/12/25 | APPLY |
| EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I | PUBLIC WORKS | $44,768 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| GRADUATE FELLOW (PER-DIEM) (1 YEAR LIMIT) | HUMAN RESOURCES | $21-$22 Per Hour | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/14/25 | APPLY |
| GRADUATE FELLOW (PER-DIEM) (1 YEAR LIMIT) | VETERANS SERVICE BUREAU | $21-$22 Per Hour | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/14/25 | APPLY |
| HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGER (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $61,020 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| HELP DESK TECHNICIAN- PT (HELPS) | INFORMATION SERVICES | $35,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 07/13/25 | APPLY |
| INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST (HELPS) | INFORMATION SERVICES | $64,731 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 07/13/25 | APPLY |
| LEGAL SECRETARY (HELPS) | LAW | $47,000-$49,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| LEGAL SECRETARY (HELPS) | DISTRICT ATTORNEY | $49,000-$54,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/18/25 | APPLY |
| MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I | WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT | $46,220 -$49,170 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/06/25 | APPLY |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $49,312 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $61,020 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $72,057 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| NETWORK AND SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (HELPS) | INFORMATION SERVICES | $63,735 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 07/13/25 | APPLY |
| PARALEGAL (HELPS) | LAW | $55,000-$57,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| PEER ADVOCATE- PART TIME | MENTAL HEALTH | $23,972 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER (HELPS) | HEALTH | $89,245 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/21/25 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE | HEALTH | $65,735 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 05/12/25 | APPLY |
| PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN I (HELPS) | HEALTH | $52,619 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/12/25 | APPLY |
| RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR I | RECREATION | $48,000-$50,861 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 05/01/25 | APPLY |
| REGISTERED DIETITIAN | AGING | $64,105 - $71,228 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 04/20/25 | APPLY |
| SENIOR KEYBOARD SPECIALIST (HELPS) | MENTAL HEALTH | $52,070 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| SENIOR NETWORK AND SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (HELPS) | INFORMATION SERVICES | $83,830 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 07/13/25 | APPLY |
| SENIOR TAX MAP TECHNICIAN (HELPS) | REAL PROPERTY | $58,000-$63,000 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/11/25 | APPLY |
| STAFF SOCIAL WORKER (HELPS) | CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $53,557 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 06/01/25 | APPLY |
| SUPERVISING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (HELPS) | HEALTH | $68,321 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 05/12/25 | APPLY |
| SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST- PART TIME | MENTAL HEALTH | $54,772 | COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL | 12/31/25 | APPLY |
| TELECOMMUNICATOR (HELPS) | SHERIFF | $50,072- $59,991 | NON-COMPETITIVE | 04/17/25 | 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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