Public Health Associate position for the New York State Association of County Health Officials

Works under the supervision of the Executive Director and other managerial staff. Performs all duties in a professional and confidential manner.

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Public Health, Community Health Education, or related field. Strong writing and computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite; able to work independently; attentive to accuracy and detail. Must have a current valid NY State driver’s license and provide own transportation.

Preferred: MPH with experience in grants administration and/or as an administrative assistant; experience/knowledge of the NY State Health Department and Local Health Department systems; social media experience.

Salary, maximum of $35,000, dependent on experience. Preferred start date: August 25, 2014 in Albany, New York

Submit resume, writing sample and references to Linda M. Wagner, NYSACHO Executive Director, via E-mail by August 8th.

Director of Development position in the City of Schenectady Department of Development

There is a full-time opening for a permanent Director of Development position in the Department of Development. The annual salary is $66,000. Applicants must be residents of the City of Schenectady and remain residents throughout employment. All interested parties should submit completed City of Schenectady Applications or resumes to: Kathy Finch, Personnel & Benefits Administrator, City Hall, Room 105, Schenectady NY 12305. Resumes can also be E-mailed. Completed applications/resumes must be received by 4PM August 18, 2014.

This position exists in the City Department of Development and involves responsibility for the initiation, coordination, formulation, review and direction of activities dealing with planning and development, commercial revitalization, zoning, property management, housing development and code compliance. The work is performed under general direction of the Mayor with wide leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work. General supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate departmental employees. The incumbent does related work as required.

The position requires comprehensive knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology and practices employed in municipal and community planning, economic development and commercial revitalization; thorough knowledge of preparation of complex detailed and master plans for community and commercial development; good knowledge of current legislation in the urban planning and economic development field; good knowledge of zoning and subdivision practices; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to speak before groups of people; ability to prepare complex records and reports.

Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Masters degree in Community or Municipal Planning, Sociology, Economics, Urban Geography, Public Administration or a related field and three years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning, one year of which shall have been at the supervisory level; OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Community or Municipal Planning, Economics, Urban Geography, Public Administration or a related field and four years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning, one year of which shall have been at the supervisory level; OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning, one year of which shall have been at the supervisory level; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of the requirements above.

Seasonal Laborer positions in the City of Schenectady Waste Department

There are full-time openings for seasonal Laborer positions in the Waste Department. The hourly rate is $10.00. Click here for a copy of the job description and minimum qualifications [pdf]. Applicants must be residents of the City of Schenectady and remain residents throughout employment. All interested parties should submit completed City of Schenectady Applications or resumes to: Kathy Finch, Personnel & Benefits Administrator, City Hall, Room 105, Schenectady NY 12305. Resumes can also be E-mailed. Completed applications/resumes need to be received by 4PM August 11, 2014.

Albany County Civil Service Exam Announcements

New exam announcements have been posted on the Albany County Department of Civil Service website.