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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/01/16

Applications Due12/11/16

Vacancy ID34932

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleOffice Assistant 1, Keyboarding (2 positions)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $28865 to $35704 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12235

Minimum Qualifications 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding Spanish Language), Office Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 1, Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail).

55-b/c Qualifications: If you qualify for a 55-b/c appointment please apply through the 55-b/c Recruitment
Resource center at https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/job-seekers.cfm

In addition, keyboarding proficiency is a minimum requirement of this position. If you have not previously held a keyboarding position, you must pass the New York State Department of Civil Service Typing Performance Test at the rate of 35 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy.

Duties Description Division of Plant Industry: This position is responsible for processing and issuing licenses for nursery growers and dealers and commodities.

Division of Food Safety and Inspection: The duties of this position include answering phones as well as typing penalty referrals and legal letters.

Additional Comments The Department of Agriculture and Markets is conveniently located near the Albany Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, New York. We offer a comfortable working environment with ample free parking.

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

Name Jeannine Frenyea, Human Resources Specialist 2

Telephone (518) 457-3216

Fax

Email Address humanres@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12235

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to humanres@agriculture.ny.gov

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