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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/28/15

Applications Due10/12/15

Vacancy ID23886

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSecretary 1 (2 positions)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37998 to $46573 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 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST FOR SECRETARY 1, PERMANENT OR CONTINGENT PERMANENT STATUS AS A SECRETARY 1, OR ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

We currently have two vacancies for a Secretary 1 position. Please review the duties below for more information on each position.

Duties Description Position for the Human Resource Management Bureau:

•Secretary to 7 professional level staff members. All work should be done accurately and on a timely basis.
•Draft appointment, promotion, probation, and non-select letters using Word template.
•Monitor “Investigator Jobs” electronic recruitment in-box daily; file resumes in appropriate directory.
•Fold and mail canvass letters; track responses and code Civil Service lists appropriately.
•Maintain follow-up file; retrieve and distribute materials.
•Scan large recruitment files.
•Assist Labor Relations staff by creating files and sending out certified mail upon request.
•Maintain office equipment including copier, fax, and printers.
•Manage HRM electronic calendar, and coordinate the use of conference rooms.
•Track attorney registration – on a monthly basis must check Office of Court Administration (OCA) website for any attorneys whose registration is due to expire. Notify Administrative Assistant of any late registrations. Update Attorney Registration log with new hires and remove any who have left the OAG.
•Answer the main phone line and respond to routine HR questions. Refer more complex calls to appropriate staff member.
•Greet visitors to the Bureau.
•Open and sort mail, order supplies, and maintain supply room.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

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Position for the Appeals and Opinions Bureau:

•Produce a variety of legal documents, primarily appellate briefs, memoranda in opposition, answers, motions, letters, etc., with limited supervision.
•Verify citations and other legal references, with limited supervision
•Edit and finalize legal work to comply with Court rules and regulations, with limited supervision
•Work directly with assigned staff attorneys to meet office and/or court deadlines.
•Train and, as necessary, oversee work of Law Department Document Specialists (LDDS), to assure deadlines are met and reception desk is covered.
•Cover reception desk. Answer and direct calls as necessary
•Draft correspondence based on verbal and written instructions
•Serve as backup to the Bureau Chief’s secretary, as necessary.
This position would include:
-Entering new cases into Silvercase (including providing descriptions of each case and other important info).
-Answering phones, preparing letters and other administrative duties.
-Reporting office maintenance issues and following up to assure reasonably prompt responses.
•Maintain dockets and/or other filing systems (Silvercase, etc.).
•Close cases, as necessary.
•Perform general office duties as necessary, including scanning, faxing, copying, answering routine correspondence, etc.

Additional Comments IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS #6 AND 28.1, AND SECTION 504 OF THE FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

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

Name Brianna Guckemus

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7754

Email Address brianna.guckemus@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease return cover letter and current resume to Brianna.Guckemus@ag.ny.gov. Please include Vacancy ID#23886 in the subject line. Will accept faxes and mailed copies as well.

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