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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/26/16

Applications Due09/23/16

Vacancy ID32643

NY HELPNo

AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

TitleCommunications Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $43000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 540 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelors degree and some experience in media, communications or public relations.

Duties Description The NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics ("JCOPE") is seeking an experienced Communications Assistant/ Press Aide to join its Communications & Public Information Office in Albany, NY.

Specific activities include, but are not limited to: handling initial media or other inquires, drafting press releases, researching and developing information for responses to inquires, and assisting with compiling publicly available records conforming to record request from the media and members of the public.

Additional Comments Other activities: communicating policies, procedures and actions of the Commission to the media, public and other interested parties, and assisting in managing response to inquiries. Performs other duties as determined by the Director and/ or Executive Director.

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

Name Joint Commission on Public Ethics

Telephone (518) 408-3976

Fax (518) 474-8322

Email Address jcope@jcope.ny.gov

Address

Street 540 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants should submit their resumes, cover letter, and writing sample and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references, in confidence.

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