Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/13/25
Applications Due: 07/13/25
Vacancy ID: 190203
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
TitleConfidential Clerk
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $48006 to $60467 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 540 Broadway
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12207
Job Specifics
Duties Description The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government seeks an energetic, organized, detail-oriented and dependable person to join the Administration Division and provide general administrative support in a busy office environment to executive staff who manage sensitive and/or confidential information.
Duties of this position include general administrative support functions, such as:
-Answering and directing incoming phone calls in a polite and friendly manner.
-Greeting and assisting all visitors to the reception area.
-Assisting callers with general questions concerning the Commission’s jurisdiction under the Lobbying and Ethics Laws (i.e. filing deadlines, training, etc.).
-Opening incoming mail and distributing to unit or staff mailboxes.
-Preparing outgoing mail for postal or express delivery services. Operating postage mail meter and keeping appropriate logs and records.
-Maintaining remittance logs.
-Operating standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a photocopy machine and a desktop computer.
-Monitoring the Commission’s Ethics electronic mailbox and forwarding to appropriate staff.
-Maintaining and organizing files.
-Assisting staff with general administrative support functions, as needed.
-Acting as backup to revenue check processing
-Acting as backup to Receiver of Goods.
-All duties involved in opening and closing the reception area.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in an office environment. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks with some guidance. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Punctual with strong attendance history.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
Telephone (518) 408-3976
Fax (518) 408-3975
Email Address ethics@ethics.ny.gov
Address
Street 540 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to:
By mail:
NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207
By email:
ethics@ethics.ny.gov
Please indicate the position to which you are applying.
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