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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleSpecial Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Communications

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Duties Description
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Incumbent will transform complicated engineering materials and jargon into language that is easily understandable to the general public, keeping in mind that the ultimate goal is to convey NYSDOT’s overall mission and messaging in as positive a light as possible.
• Utilizing critical and independent thinking to discern what information is necessary and what is not in order to properly craft media responses and press releases that advance NYSDOT’s mission.
• Utilizing strong writing skills with working knowledge of spelling, grammar and attention to detail, as well as strong editing skills and knowledge of writing in plain language.
• Travel will be required as part of the position, both with the Commissioner and Executive team to locations across the state to coordinate public events on site, often preparing materials in advance of the event and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Amplify key messages from the Department, both internally and externally on a consistent basis to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination of transportation related announcements by NYSDOT and the Executive Chamber, in partnership with other state agencies.
• Idea generation on ways to promote the Department and its mission to New Yorkers.



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 A bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience.

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

This is strictly a press and an internal/external public relations-focused position. Backgrounds in marketing, digital marketing, account executive, social media, television and radio writing, advertising, business development, sales, and other related topics are largely irrelevant to the duties required to succeed in this position.

Candidates may be asked to craft a writing sample in person during the interview process.

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

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

Name Nicole Waldron

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation, Personnel

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-008 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than January 21, 2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Attn: Nicole Waldron, Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232

Email: dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel