Job Description

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

Minimum Qualifications NYHELPS:

Promotional qualifications for Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 – you must be qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. A listing of qualifying titles are available at, https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfm.

You will be required to pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates your ability to enter text using an alpha numeric computer keyboard, at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy.

Open-Competitive:

Administrative Assistant Trainee 1:

Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.

Administrative Assistant Trainee 2:

One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.

Administrative Assistant 1:

Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.

Competitive:

Reassignment – Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
OR

Reinstatement Eligible – Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
OR

Transfer Eligible – One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 6* or higher and:

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly Secretary 1), Administrative Assistant 2 (formerly Secretary 2), Accountant Aide including Trainee 1 & 2, Business Document Specialist 1 & 2, Program Aide, Legal Assistant Trainee 1 & 2, Library Clerk 2 & 3, Office Assistant 1, Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding), Office Assistant 2, Office Assistant 2 (Calculations), Office Assistant 2 (Customer Service), Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding), Office Assistant 2 (Stores/Mail), Office Assistant 3, Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), Senior Offset Machine Operator, Stores & Mail Operations Supervisor.

Also, any language parenthetic for the above titles. Additional titles which qualify can be found on the Department of Civil Service website, search "GOT-IT".

If you have not already demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding, you will have to demonstrate that you meet the minimum proficiency in keyboarding.

*Note: Appointment may be made at a traineeship level. Two-year traineeship (Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, NS=Grade 8 starting salary $39,215 & Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, NS=Grade 10 starting salary $43,768) leading to Administrative Assistant 1, Grade 11 ($46,306. Trainees will be required to take four mandatory courses the first year of the traineeship and four elective courses in each the second year of the traineeship in four competency areas through the CSEA Partnership, or equivalent offerings through another entity as determined by the agency. All trainees are required to successfully complete all courses before advancing to the Administrative Assistant 1, G-11.

Duties DescriptionThe incumbent will provide administrative support for the DEC Region 8 Avon office. The candidate must have strong organizational skills, must be self-motivated and comfortable working independently on tasks, and must have strong interpersonal skills. The incumbent must demonstrate an ability to actively coordinate with and be responsive to staff and the public. This position requires the ability to multitask and prioritize work tasks.

Specific duties will include:

- Answering phones and responding to inquiries from the public and other agencies
- Monitoring multiple email inboxes and responding to emails in a timely manner
- Database entries and tracking
- Receipt, logging, and distribution of mail and paperwork to the appropriate staff
- Responding to FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests and performing eFind searches for responsive records or reassigning appropriate staff
- Reconciling FMIS and SFS travel reports and Purchase card payments
- Assist Administrative Analyst with deposits
- Creating and managing paper and electronic files
- Setting up meetings, appointments, and web-based conference calls
- Scanning and purging paper files to maintain electronic filing systems
- Review and formatting of outgoing correspondence and form letters
- Ordering, tracking, and maintaining supply inventory
- Backup reception duties during core hours as needed
- Working directly with Administrative Specialist on special projects and administrative tasks as needed
- Assisting other administration staff and programs as needed

Additional CommentsMust be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name:Matthew Bess

Telephone:518-402-9273

Fax:518-402-9038

Email Address: PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address:

625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

CityAlbany

StateNY