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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $28 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 0%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week Up to 16 hours

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The Office of Public Safety (OPS) is seeking a student assistant for the Highway Safety Technology Unit (HSTU). The handling of these tasks will help the student gain professional skills while assisting OPS with special projects.

The Student Assistant will assist with duties including, but not limited to:

• Assist in the collection and review of data for compilation of program area reports.

• Observe technicians in the process of inspection, diagnosis, repair, and certification of evidential breath test devices and speed enforcement instruments.

• Assist with the filing of both electronic and hard copy records.

• Assist administrative tasks including email and telephone communications with customer agencies.

• Assist with the production of reports on instrument certification data for data requests.

• Assist technicians with intake and movement of breath alcohol testing and speed enforcement equipment brought on-site for maintenance and certifications.

Minimum Qualifications Must be a current student enrolled in a matriculating degree program and have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate would possess experience with MS Word and Excel, basic technical/mechanical skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

Name Cherise Watson

Telephone (518) 485-6816

Fax (518) 457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 207121 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.