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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/27/16

Applications Due07/06/16

Vacancy ID31076

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAdministrative Assistant OR Administrative Assistant Trainee

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $39713 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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 New York

Street Address NYS Office of the Attorney General, Litigation Bureau

120 Broadway

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications CANDIDATES MUST BE REACHABLE ON THE PROFESSIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (PCO) LIST OR THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TRAINEESHIP TRANSITION PROGRAM (PATT) LIST OR ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER TO EITHER THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION OR TO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINEE.

Preferred qualifications include: excellent telephone and organizational skills; strong computer skills; ability to accurately proofread; and leadership experience with a strong work ethic and interpersonal aptitude.

Duties Description • Provide technical assistance to Bureau on the recruitment process. Organize and maintain information on active recruitment for vacant items.
• Assist in the preparation of duties descriptions and justifications to support classification requests.
• Oversee all administrative tasks of recruitment for staff hiring, including scheduling interviews, correspondence, and communication with candidates.
• Collaborate with Bureau Management and Human Resources Management to administer hiring, orientation, employee relations, performance evaluations, and discipline.
• Review and make recommendations regarding equipment and space needs, telecommunication programs, and record keeping systems and controls.
• Manage procurement of supplies, services, and equipment for Bureau.
• Arrange all office moves, including coordinating and managing all office moves with Administration and Bureau attorneys.
• Manage and oversee central file room, copying needs of the Bureau, and distribution of mail.
• Assure that all Bureau equipment is properly installed and in working order and arrange for repairs.
• Ensure that new hires have a working phone, computer, and necessary rights and log-in information.
• Act as primary liaison with building manager.
• Prepare and update written procedures and policies. Provide technical assistance in implementing new or modified procedures.
• Conduct training of Bureau staff when implementing procedure changes.
• Recommend and implement changes to internal documents, organizational charts, etc.
• Analyze work problems and develop specific recommendations for management to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Respond to questions from Bureau management and staff regarding Bureau and Agency policies, rules, and regulations.
• Provide support with attorney programs or initiatives as requested.
• Prepare reports as requested. This includes interpreting requests to determine the appropriate response and designing reports to best communicate the data to the intended audience.
• Manage and organize Bureau case files.
• Prepare updated lists for Bureau-wide distribution of federal and state court rule books.
• Prepare monthly updated lists of Bureau telephone directory.
• Arrange meetings and teleconferences. Oversee cleanup of conference rooms after meetings.
• Work closely with Bureau Management regarding resolution of issues involving support staff or attorneys.
• Facilitate internal communications as needed.
• Interface with other Bureaus and/or agencies on an as needed basis.
• Oversee all support staff assigned to central area.
• Supervise staff work schedules, including lunch schedule, phone coverage, absences, and holiday coverage.
• Evaluate support staff training and development needs and identify resources to meet needs.
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of Bureau personnel reports, including probationary reports, performance programs, and performance evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Name Andrew Clancy

Telephone 518-776-2500

Fax 518-915-7754

Email Address andrew.clancy@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Management Bureau

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingPreferred method of applying is email to andrew.clancy@ag.ny.gov
Please reference Vacancy ID #31076 in the subject line.

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