The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Posted on Monday, June 29th, 2026. Office of Human Resources Tatiana Diaz, Director Albany City Hall 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301 (p) 518 -434-5049 (f) 518 -434-5269 Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs Notice of Job Opening Position: Traffic Engineering Electrician (NY HELPS Pr ogram) Applicants must meet th e requirements outlined in the enclosed job description. PLEASE NOTE: This position is in the NY HELPS Program, which is under the Non -Competitive class until the expiration of the program. Department: Engineering Vacancies to be filled : 1 Rate of Pay: $59,110 - 83,550 Annually Commensurate with qualifications and experience Schedule: 40 hours/week Application Deadline: Until Filled All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov to be considered for the job opening. Residency Preference : Preference in hiring is given to qualified City of Albany residents. All candidates must reside in the following counties at the time of appointment and throughout their employment. Proof of residency will be required at time of appointment. o Albany County o Rensselaer County o Schenectady County o Saratoga County o Greene County o Columbia County o Schoharie County City of AlbanyCompetitiveRevised: 7/02SEE REVERSE SIDETraffic Engineering Electrician -CSC -7-31-02 FINAL ,Page 1of2TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ELECTRICIANDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The incumbent is responsible forperforming journey level electrical work including the layout out of work and diagnosisof malfunctions in electrical systems and equipment. The incumbent may direct the workof a small number of semi -skilled or relatively unskilled workers assigned to assist onjobs as they are needed. Employees in this class are allowed considerable leeway forplanning the details of each job. However, set priorities and technical direction areprovided as necessary. The nature of the work may require employees in this class tooperate motor vehicles and power driven equipment.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative Only)·Repairs, maintains and installs electrical systems and equipment, such as powerdistribution and auxiliary equipment, wiring, switches, motors, controls, heating,ventilating and air -conditioning equipment and fixtures and lighting;·Repairs, maintains and installs electronic traffic control devices, changes lights andadjusts systems or timing light changes as directed;·Lays out and completes work consistent with applicable standards and codes;·Fulfills reports requirements relating to work performed and material used;·Recommends to supervisors changes designed to improve the efficiency andeffectiveness of operations;·Makes estimates of time and materials required for assigned tasks and keeps simplerelated records;·May direct and supervise the work of a small number of semi -skilled or unskilledworkers in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment;·Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;·Performs related work as required.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS :·Good knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment and accident precautions of thetrade;·Good knowledge of the materials used and applicable code requirements involved ininstallation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment;·Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment;·Skill in the care and use of a variety of hand and power tools and motorizedequipment;·Ability to work with all types of circuits; Traffic Engineering Electrician -CSC -7-31-02 FINAL ,Page 2of2·Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oralinstructions;·Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions;·Ability to perform moderate to heavy labor;·Accuracy;·Dependability;·Resourcefulness;·Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Three (3) years of journey level full -time work experience, or its part -time equivalent, ininstallation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment.SPECIAL NOTE: A valid NYS Driver's License is required at the time ofappointment and for the duration of employment.Position may require working on weekends and holidays, alternating shift assignments,and on an on -call basis.Revised: 7/12/957/02