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Civil Service
Under the leadership of the city's Municipal Civil Service Commission, the Office of Human Resources also ensures that all appointments and promotions are based on merit, fitness, and fair and open competition which is required by New York State's civil service system.
The office and city announce civil service exams often and anyone interested in applying to take an exam can do so through the city's online job portal.
Many people have questions about civil service exams. Answers to many common questions are available through the city's online job portal.
Overall, the Municipal Civil Service Commission manages the geographic boundaries of the City of Albany. This includes the City of Albany, Albany Public Library, Albany Parking Authority, Albany Housing Authority, and the City School District of Albany. The City of Albany Civil Service Commission enforces the rules that the Commission adopted in 2021, City of Albany Municipal Civil Service Rules.
Interested in learning more about Civil Service?
The office holds monthly Civil Service workshops sign up through this form to attend!