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Administrative Services

Message from the Commissioner

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Administrative Services on-line.

The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for providing a variety of services to the employees of the City of Albany and the general public. This department is also responsible for ensuring appropriate Personnel and Civil Service Administration, enforcing the City’s Human Rights Ordinance and monitoring Fair Housing laws and policies, overseeing the non-formal public bidding procurement process, providing copying and mailing services, and the maintenance of this website.

We are committed to provide a high standard of quality in delivering these services. Our professional staff is here to assist individuals with general information and employment needs.

We hope this webpage is helpful to you in finding out more about our department, how it helps our City’s function and how to obtain employment with the City of Albany.

Troy W. Mackey, Commissioner

Overview

This department includes the offices of Personnel/Civil Service, Purchasing, Equal Employment Opportunity and Central Services.

Personnel Office
The Personnel Office is responsible for developing, administering and maintaining a citywide personnel policy.  The Director serves as the chair of the Personnel Council and secretary to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, thus insuring that jobs are filled as required by law.  In addition, the Office is responsible for administering employee benefits relating to health insurance, retirement, EAP and Workers' Compensation.  This Office also maintains a computerized time record-keeping system to track accrued benefits, and organizes training programs for City employees.  During 2006, a Personnel Assistant position was added.

Purchasing Office
The Purchasing Office is responsible for the acquisition of all City supplies and services, which do not require formal public bidding.  Such purchases are done by quotation or informal bid in conformance with law.  The Department also assists in other City departments by working with them to formulate specifications for equipment and supplies, which will be placed for public bid.  In addition, it is responsible for the disposition of unnecessary City supplies, materials and equipment, and conducts public auctions and sales for their disposal.

Central Services
As part of the Purchasing Office, this until provides copying and mailing services for City departments.

Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is responsible for the administration of the Civil Service Law for municipal employees, as well as the protection of their rights.  The Commission maintains employee records, and arranges with the State Department of Civil Service to conduct examinations, and prepare eligibility lists to provide candidates for municipal employment.

EEO/Human Rights Commission
Office of Equal Opportunity oversees the City's Affirmative Action Plan which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, political orientation or affiliation, sexual orientation, mari