Review Vacancy
AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $53413 to $65061 Annually
Duties Description The Program Aide provides critical administrative and programmatic support to the Office of Youth Justice (OYJ) in the unit’s implementation and oversight of community-based programming. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
• Managing data entry for unit functions including travel expenses, telecommuting plans, and monthly statistical reporting.
• Arranging travel for internal and external stakeholders as necessary; processing travel vouchers for Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) members.
• Monitoring shared OYJ mailed mailboxes, managing supply orders, and handling copy requests.
• Providing support to Program Staff as assigned including but not limited to scheduling of local collaborative meetings, drafting meeting minutes, maintaining programmatic documents, and ensuring that required activities are occurring within the designated timeframes.
• Assisting in the planning of the Annual Youth Justice Conference, including venue liaison (space, AV, catering, etc.), drafting conference materials, and providing backend application support to ensure a successful event.
• Scheduling and developing agendas for upcoming meetings as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
A list of titles eligible for 70.1 transfer may be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/businesssuite/title-transfer-matrix.cfm
Preferred Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills, and good attention to detail. The incumbent must also be able to work well in team settings. Preferred candidates will possess good analytics skills and working knowledge of the youth serving systems.
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) 457-8895.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
Address
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Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 213247 on your cover letter.
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