The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Posted on Wednesday, July 1st, 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: Vital Statistics Specialist (NY HELPS P rogram) Applicants must meet th e requirements outlined in the enclosed job description. PLEASE NOTE: This position is in the NY HELPS Program, which isunder the Non-Competitive class until the expiration of the program.Department: Vital StatisticsVacancies to be filled: 1Rate of Pay: $44,340 - 47,380 AnnuallyCommensurate with qualifications and experienceSchedule: 37.5 hours/week; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Application Deadline: Until Filled All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.govto be considered for the job opening.Residency Preference: Preference in hiring is given to qualified City of Albany residents. Allcandidates must reside in the following counties at the time ofappointment and throughout their employment. Proof of residency willbe required at time of appointment.o Albany Countyo Rensselaer Countyo Schenectady Countyo Saratoga Countyo Greene Countyo Columbia Countyo Schoharie County City of Albany Competitive Issued: 10/31/2018 Vital Statistics Specialist - CSC 10 -31-18 Final , Page 1 of 2 VITAL STATISTICS SPECIALIST DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : This position serves under the general direction of the Registrar of Vital Statistics . The Vital Statistics Specialist performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of Office of Vital Statistics' operations, provides customer service to the public; is responsible for the proper receipt, recordation and issuance of birth and death certificates, amendments to birth and death certificates, and acknowledgment of paternity forms ; assist in e lectronic records management; receives and assists with the Public Information Request process and performs all other duties as needed. Supervision is not typical of this class. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative Only) • Process es birth certificates; • Receives and process death certificates ; • Submit s reports to the New York State Department of Health; • Prepares and process es burial transit permits; • Prepares and process es acknowledgment of paternity forms; • Update birth records to reflect amended records ; • Maintains electronic records management for vital statistics; • Receives and researches genealogical records requests; • Assists general public with in person and telephone inquiries; • Performs related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABI LITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : • Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as they relate to vital statistics; • Working knowledge of the receipt, processing, indexing, filing and safeguarding of birth and death certificates and vital statistics; • Ability to independently correspond with various agencies relative to vital statistic records; • Ability to maintain accurate accounts and records; • Ability to deal with the public; • Ability to understand oral and written directions; • Good j udgment; • Courtesy; • Tact; • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Vital Statistics Specialist - CSC 10 -31-18 Final , Page 2 of 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant d egrees with an Associate's Degree and one (1) year of full -time paid experience (or it's part -time equivalent) in customer service, clerical or administrative support related position ; OR B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivale ncy diploma and three (3) years of full -time paid experience (or it's part -time equivalent) in customer service, clerical or administrative support related position.