Chief of Staff jobs in Nassau, NY

Kathy M. Sheehan Tatiana Diaz Albany City Hall

Mayor Human Resources Director 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301
(p) 518-434-5049

(f) 518-434-5269

Notice of Job Opening

Position: Chief of Staff to The Chief of Police

Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the enclosed job

description.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is pending Municipal and New York State

Civil Service Classification into the Exempt Class. An individual who

meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job description may

fill this position on a provisional basis

Department: Police

Number of Vacancies
1

to be filled:

$92, 200 - $138,300 annually
Rate of Pay:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule:

Application Deadline: Until Filled

All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov

to be considered for the job opening.

Residency Requirement: YES

Per City Code § 62-1, all individuals hired by the City of Albany

municipal government must be or become residents of the City of

Albany within 180 days of hire. Failure to move into the City shall be

deemed a voluntary resignation.

The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2024

City of Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission

Classification: PJC- Exempt

Issued: 1/24/2024

CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent of this position

advises the Chief of Police on specifics of issues under consideration. The Chief of Staff

serves as direct contact with the public, other municipal, and official and community

organizations. Duties include specific assignments regarding inter-departmental

operations as well as department functions.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) 

Assists the Chief of Police and Chief’s Office in a variety of public and
administrative capacities; 

Responds to requests and establishes priorities for submission to the Office of the
Chief of Police ; 

Acts as intermediary between the Office of the Chief of Police and management staff
of the department; 

Ability to assemble, organize and present, in written and oral form, derived from a
variety of sources. 

Represents the Chief of Police, and/or the Chief’s designee, in specified meetings
with intergovernmental stakeholders at the local, state and federal levels, including

meeting with public and private entities that work with the City of Albany; 

Attends and/or runs regular departmental and agency meetings; 

Reviews and analyzes changes in policy, operations and procedures, to provide input
to external and inter-office inquiries; 

Attends community functions and events with and on behalf of the Chief of Police,
and/or the Chief’s designee ; 

Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS: 

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal administration and
the functions of local government; 

Thorough knowledge of the functions and authority of federal, state and local
jurisdictions as they relate to police work 

Considerable knowledge of the psychological and social implications of law
enforcement work. 

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management, planning, governmental
finance, personnel principles and practices; 

Good knowledge of the procedures and methods of conducting effective research; 

Attentiveness to detail;

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Excellent speaking and writing ability; 

Ability to multitask; 

Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; 

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations; 

Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment; 

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university
or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) and six (6) years of progressive administrative

experience, at least three which have involved governmental operations; OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university
or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an

Associate’s Degree eight (8) years of progressive administrative experience, at

least three which have involved governmental operations; OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of
(A) and (B) above.

NOTE:

Position may require ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and ability to
work shift assignments during the day, evening and nights.

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