Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address Communications

4 Burnett Blvd

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12603

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Help create social media content for X and monitor social media for promotional/engagement opportunities

• Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, press releases, travel advisories, media advisories, and more

• Communicate with other organizations as directed

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and basic data entry

• Assist the public information officer in preparing presentation material for public, agency and industry events

• Responsibilities may include field work, photo gathering, internal/external communications

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program.

Skills Needed:

• An educational background in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data manipulation

• Logical/critical thinking skills

• Quantitative analytical skills

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into 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. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

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

How to Apply

Name Bernard Holloman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of current transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-061 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 3/15/2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Bernard Holloman
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232 Intern@dot.ny.gov