Kathy M. Sheehan Tatiana Diaz Albany City Hall
Human Resources Director 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301

Mayor (p) 518-434-5049

(f) 518-434-5269

Notice of Job Opening

Position: Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer

Candidates must meet the requirements outlined in the enclosed job

posting and AFD Lateral Transfer Policy.

Department: Fire & Emergency Services

2024 Grade 1 Firefighter EMT - $49,605 Annually

Rate of Pay: 2024 Grade 1 Firefighter Paramedic- $52,329 Annually

Schedule: 40 hours

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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

to be considered for the job opening.

Residency Requirement: YES

Under Public Officers Law, at the time of appointment, paid

firefighters must reside in Albany County or a contiguous county for

the duration of their career.

Applicants must attach the following information to their application:

1. Roster card record from current civil service agency- confirms permanent civil service status

in title.

2. Exam announcement for the NYS Firefighter civil service exam applicant passed.

3. Valid NYS Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Certification.

4. 229 Basic FF Training Program Certification, including:

a. Apparatus Operator Pump

b. Apparatus Operator Aerial

Must be a FF currently serving with a NYS Career Fire Department for consideration.

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

Posting Revised on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Albany Fire Department

Requirements for Lateral Transfer Positions

The requirements listed below are guidelines to ensure a seamless transition for transfer to the Albany

Fire Department.

Transfers are at the discretion of the Chief of Department (or designee) and the City of Albany Civil

Service Commission.

To Qualify as a Lateral Transfer

Under Civil Service Law, candidates must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for a Lateral

Transfer:

1. Must have been appointed from a NYS FF Civil Service List with CPAT certification and

meet all other City of Albany Civil Service Requirements for lateral transfers:

a. Roster card, current job description, and the exam announcement for the exam you

passed must be provided by your current civil service agency to the City of Albany Civil

Service office at civilservice@albanyny.gov

b. A written request from both the Albany Fire Department and the individual employee

looking to transfer;

c. Must have completed required Probationary Period and reached Permanent Status with

current FD

d. Civil Service Commission approval for the transfer;

2. Must be a FF currently serving with a NYS Career Fire Department and have 229 Basic FF

Training Program Certification, including:

o Apparatus Operator Pump

o Apparatus Operator Aerial

3. Must be a NYS Certified Emergency Medical Technician in good standing with NYS EMS

4. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License

5. Submit to background investigation

6. Live within the five (5) contiguous counties of Albany County by hire date

7. Subject to probationary period as governed by the Albany Municipal Local Civil Service

Rules

Seniority and years of service

As a lateral transfer, seniority and years of service will be determined by the number of years employed
by the City of Albany Fire Department only (in reference to the language in the Albany Fire Department
Collective Bargaining Agreement and other City/Albany Fire Department policies).

For any questions, please contact the Albany Fire Department at (518) 518-447-7879 or email

afdheadquarters@albanyny.gov.

The Civil Service Commission’s approval is valid through December 31, 2024, inclusive; thereafter, the

policy must be approved by the Civil Service Commission on an annual basis.