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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
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE (HELPS) COMPTROLLER $40,000-$47,859 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/12/25 APPLY
ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER (CRIMINAL COURT) ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER $103,354 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/02/25 APPLY
ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER (FAMILY COURT) ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER $103,354 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/02/25 APPLY
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY PUBLIC DEFENDER (FAMILY COURT) PUBLIC DEFENDER $89,608 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/01/25 APPLY
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER PUBLIC DEFENDER $68,500-$103,354 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/14/25 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 03/12/25 APPLY
CIVIL ENGINEER (HELPS) PUBLIC WORKS $85,000 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/04/25 APPLY
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH $180,000-$211,000 UNCLASSIFIED 03/10/25 APPLY
COUNSEL TO THE CHAIR LEGISLATURE $115,000-$130,000 UNCLASSIFIED 03/31/25 APPLY
CRIME VICTIM THERAPIST (CHILD) (HELPS) CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER $57,577 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/01/25 APPLY
CRIME VICTIM THERAPIST (HELPS) CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER $57,577 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/05/25 APPLY
DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES $90,000-$95,339 EXEMPT 03/12/25 APPLY
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING PUBLIC WORKS $93,885 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 03/04/25 APPLY
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICES (HELPS) HUMAN RESOURCES $90,000-$95,339 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/12/25 APPLY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I PUBLIC WORKS $44,768 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/01/25 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
PREVENTION EDUCATOR (CRIME VICTIMS) (HELPS) CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER $49,167 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/03/25 APPLY
PROBATION OFFICER I TRAINEE PROBATION $50,559 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 02/27/25 APPLY
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (FT) MENTAL HEALTH $71,272 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 02/28/25 APPLY
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (PT) MENTAL HEALTH $35,000 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 02/28/25 APPLY
PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE HEALTH $37,053 EXEMPT 03/05/25 APPLY
PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN I (HELPS) HEALTH $52,619 NON-COMPETITIVE 03/01/25 APPLY
STAFF SOCIAL WORKER CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES $53,557 COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL 03/01/25 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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