Public Service Officer (NY HELPS Program)

Albany Parking Authority 25 Orange Street, Albany, NY 12207 I P.O. Box 799 , Albany, NY 12201 -0799 www. ParkAlbany.com I Phone: 518-434-8886 I Fax: 518-434-0509 Christopher T. Burke Chairman Jordine Jones Vice Chairman Jennifer Ceponis Secretary William O. Pettit III Treasurer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sean Palladino Acting Executive Director Misty Ferguson Associate Director Allan S. O'Brien General Counsel Fed ID 14 -1675196 April 22, 2026 TO: All City of Albany Departments & Divisions SUBJECT: Notice of Job Opening - Public Service Officer The Albany Parking Authority has one (1) vacancy for Public Service Officer (NY HELPS P rogram) at a rate of $19.50 per hour at 40 Hours/week. The schedule for the position will be the following: (Hours to Be Determined ) Applicants must meet the requirements as outlined in the attached job description. Anyone who is interested in applying for the position will need to visit the City of Albany Civil Service Employment Portal to apply online. http://jobs.albanyny.gov . Section 62 -1 of Chapter 62 of the Code of the City of Albany (Residency Requirement) is not a requirement for the position. PLEASE POST UNTIL FILLED An Equal Opportunity Employer City of Albany Competitive Rev. 3/25/15 Page 1 of 2 Public Service Officer CSC 3 -25-15 Final PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves responsibility for the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to vehicular parking. Working on assigned shifts, the incumbents' work involves the issu ance of traffic infraction summonses. Work is performed primarily outdoors . Incumbents work under the direct supervision of the Public Service Officer Supervisor. Once assignments are given, workers of this class are given considerable leeway in carryin g out details of assignments. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative only) Issues summons to vehicles in violation of parking laws, ordinances and regulations; Performs routine checks of traffic regulation signs and signal devices in need of being repaired or replaced and reports same; Answers questions for and directs the public in locating public facilities and parking areas; Assists in directing and regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic in congested areas such as parades, demonstrations, etc. ; Prepares reports as required; Does related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Ability to learn and comprehend moderately complex traffic laws, rules and ordinances; Ability to learn the practi ces and procedures of traffic control and enforcement; Ability to learn geographic areas such as streets, roads, buildings, facilities, etc.; Ability to utilize personal computers (may be hand held); Ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; Abilit y to understand and carry out moderately difficult written and oral instructions; Ability to write legibly and prepare simple reports; Integrity, sound judgement; Tact, courtesy; Neat appearance; Willingness to work out doors in a variety of climatic condit ions; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. City of Albany Competitive Rev. 3/25/15 Page 2 of 2 Public Service Officer CSC 3 -25-15 Final MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. SPECIAL NOTE: Effective May 23, 2012, a valid NYS Driver's License is req uired at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment NOTE: Position may re quire ability to work shift assignments during the day, evening and nights. Background Investigation: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investig ation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions and other offenses are subject to eval uation and may result in disqualification. Applicant will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required. Revised: 07/19/78 02/19/86 09/26/00 02/28/01 06/27/05 04/17/12 03/25/15