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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/23/15

Applications Due07/03/15

Vacancy ID21910

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleAdministrative Assistant

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications Transfer opportunity for a current State employee with permanent competitive service as an Administrative Assistant, SG-18.

OR

52.6 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a position at the SG-16 level or above designated administrative pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

70.1 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as Retirement Systems Information Representative 1.

70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, NS*: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Aide, Agency Program Aide, Contract Management Specialist 1, Employment Counselor, Employment Services Representative, Head Clerk, Jobs Program Specialist, Labor Services Representative, Legal Assistant 1, Legal Assistant 2, Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), Office Assistant 3, Secretary 1, Secretary 2 or Unemployment Insurance Reviewing Examiner.
70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, NS*: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as Contract Management Specialist 1, Education Program Assistant 2, Environmental Program Specialist 1, Legal Assistant 2, Management Specialist 1 or Real Property Analyst 1.

70.4 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, NS*: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service at the SG-11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND candidates selected under this option must have standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists.

*NOTE: Successful completion of two year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Assistant, SG-18.

Duties Description • Perform studies of work processes, standards, and practices in order to make improvements within the work groups. Prepare procedures to describe, revise, and control work activities. Prepares data and reports regarding work activities.
• Coordinate the space and equipment needs of multiple program areas.
• Assure that office equipment is properly installed and operating, arrange vendor repairs.
• Manage central files, printing, inventory, mail and other support operations.
• Administer Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) by reviewing requests, locating responsive materials and acting as liaison with FOIL office.
• Compile data and prepare reports and recommendations to assist program managers with the development, review, editing, and revision of policy and procedure manuals and official correspondence.
• Develop spreadsheets, charts, and presentation material for internal and external decision makers.
• Design, revise, and control the use of forms and processes which can be used throughout the group.
• Assist in the compilation and tracking of data to be used in the preparation of the group’s budget submissions and fiscal tracking.
• Assist the Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Director and other senior managers by facilitation and participation in meetings and teleconferences.
• Assist unit supervisors to both schedule and track mandatory training for over 700 employees.
• Assist supervisors to complete and track performance evaluations for over 500 employees.
• Prepare and implement a variety of personnel transactions including: supervisor and shift changes; leaves, terminations, and resignations; requests to fill, appointments, and postings; completion of onboarding paperwork; and the preparation of new position, reclassification, and earmark release requests.
• Assist unit supervisors to facilitate the recruitment and selection of employees.
• Assist managers with Labor Relations matters including disciplines, grievances, and terminations.
• Provide general administrative support for the offices of the Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Director.

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

Name Jayne Keneston

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying

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