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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/08/14

Applications Due04/23/14

Vacancy ID13279

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleAdministrative Assistant

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $51268 to $65190 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. Depending on qualifications, candidates may be required to serve a 2-year traineeship that leads to the journey level, grade 18 position.
To be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a 52.6 title allocated to grade 16 or higher.
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.4, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to grade 11 or higher, possess a bachelor’s degree, and have standing on the Professional Careers Test (PCT) eligible list.
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a grade 13 or higher.
55B/C eligible candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Duties Description • Completes staffing transactions – initiates and prepares requests to fill
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Civil Service hiring process, forms and templates, guidelines and policies
• Explains and provides guidance to hiring managers in the LERT and Selective Certification procedures and templates
• Reviews LERTs and Selective Certification submissions for completeness and accuracy
• Prepares job descriptions and justifications to support classification requests
• Reviews and analyzes duties descriptions to ensures classification standards are reflected; provides feedback and to the hiring manager
• Prepares correspondence and other documents
• Prepares job descriptions and justifications to support classification requests.
• Arranges and assists in conducting interviews and making hiring decisions
• Obtains and reviews credentials, references, and other documentation to support transactions and decisions about hiring and promotion.
• Administers the performance program, performance evaluation, and probation evaluation programs
• Maintains appropriate human resource files in electronic and paper format
• Compiles and analyzes data related to the hiring processes
• Recommends improvements to procedures and forms; implements improvements
• Answers personnel related policy and procedure questions from employees and supervisors
• Recommends topics of interest and need; prepares and presents information sessions. Arranges for special training in response to management, program, and staff needs.
• Participates in agency teams related to human resources
• Provides information about employee benefits and obtains assistance in resolving problems.
• Researches, collects and compiles required documentation related to the hiring process
• Monitors and tracks status of activities
• Designs, sets up and maintains appropriate files in electronic and paper format
• Represents the CIO Division in personnel liaison related meetings and other agency teams which support the work of CIO’s Administrative Services section
• Provide backup support for various responsibilities of the section.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies:
• Is Courteous and is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and coworkers
• Has strong customer service skills
• Is able to analyze a situation and present alternative solutions
• Has strong organizational skills
• Is able to work independently
• Is able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Is able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills

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

Name Manu Priya Minocha

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than April 23, 2014. Please reference Item #7109– GOER-MPM when responding.

When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.

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