Human Resources

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The Human Resources department responds to and facilitates staff access to needed resources and tools. The department contributes to a progressive, productive, and safe work environment that meets the needs of city employees. The department administers employee benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and workers compensation.

The EEO-4 Report is updated each odd numbered year. The report listed below is effective as of June 30, 2023.

The City of Albany is a workforce that includes approximately 56 percent Caucasian, 17 percent Asian American, 15 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American, and 1 percent Hawaiian. The full breakdown by gender appears below, showing how this diversity carries through our organization.

Job Category % (Number) Male % (Number) Female
Officials/Administrative Professionals 14% (20) 16% (23)
Technicians 4% (5) 1% (1)
Protect/Serve - Para-Professionals 34% (48) 14% (20)
Administrative Support 1% (2) 11% (15)
Service/Maintenance 5% (7) -
Total 58% (82) 42% (59)

The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The HR team opens recruitments for vacant or soon-to-be vacant positions with established classification (job titles). View our Job Classifications. Interested individuals can view current employment opportunities. The examination process for a position varies and applicants who best align with

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The City of Albany offers Medical, Dental, Group Life/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. The City also offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care or child care expenses and EAP Services and Wellness Resources. 

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The HR Office administers employment relations by serving as a resource for all employees. An open door is maintained for employees to come in and discuss any concerns or questions they may have about their positions, working conditions, relationships with coworkers and managers, and other related topics.

The City's bargaining groups include SEIU (Service Employees International Union, Local 1021), AFFA (Albany Fire Fighters' Association) and APOA (Albany Peace Officers' Association). Each group negotiates a labor agreement, known as an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) or contract, with the City. The HR Office administers contract negotiations.

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Links to the Federal, State and Cal/OSHA workplace posters are listed below for City of Albany employees to access.