55-A Program Process

1. The Albany County Division of Affirmative Action implements the 55-A program. The Division, in conjunction with the Albany County Department of Civil Service, pre-qualifies applicants prior to forwarding information to ACCES-VR or NYSCB for certification/approval.
2. Once Affirmative Action receives approval from ACCES-VR or NYSCB, Civil Service places the applicant on the 55-A list of eligible candidates for appointment to a particular title(s) and his/her name will be sent when a certified list for that title(s) is requested.
3. Certification is valid for up to four years and runs concurrently with the Civil Service list(s) of eligible candidates for the position(s).

55-A Titles