Hiring Process
The HR team opens recruitments for vacant or soon-to-be vacant positions with established classification (job titles). Each position on the website provides comprehensive details about the role, responsibilities, and qualifications. We encourage all applicants to read through the posting thoroughly to ensure a strong understand of the positions and requirements before submitting applying.
Interested individuals can view current employment opportunities by visiting our City website and click on Find Job Opportunities. The selection process for a position varies and applicants who best align with our department needs for open positions will be invited to participate in the examination process.
Email Alerts
If the position you are interested is not accepting application, send up for an email alert. You can sign up to receive email alerts when job(s) you are interested in become available. To sign up for alerts, first search our job descriptions for the position you are interested in. Once you are on an individual job description, click the “Subscribe” icon.
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Submit your application
To apply for jobs with the City of Albany, please submit an online application through our online portal.
Be sure to read the job announcement carefully, including the minimum qualifications and certifications, the selection process and timeline, application materials required at the time of submission, and the salary range for the position.
After applying, you can review your application, track its status, and receive updates by logging in to your account on GovernmentJobs.com. If you need technical help, please call NEOGOV at 85-524-5627. They are available from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm (PST), Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
What to Expect
Round 1: Exam (if applicable)
After the job posting’s closing date, an HR analyst will review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications described in the job posting. If you do, you will be invited to an exam (if applicable). If there is no exam, you will be added to the employment eligible list.
The exam is designed to assess whether you have the knowledge and abilities described in the job description. Search for the position you applied to in our list of job descriptions to review the desired knowledge and abilities.
If you receive a passing score on the exam, you will be added to the employment eligible list. You may also be sorted into a category (1, 2, or 3) based on your test results. Hiring managers can choose to interview any candidate on the list, regardless of which category they are in.
Round 2: Departmental Interviews
All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and receive a passing score on their exam (if applicable) will be added to the employment eligible list. The hiring department(s) will review candidates on this list and choose which applicants they would like to interview.
Final hiring decisions
After the interviews, hiring department(s) will extend an offer to the selected candidate, and all other candidates will be notified. It typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from the time a recruitment closes for the final hiring decisions to be made.