Review Vacancy
TitleDivision of Employment and Workforce Solutions (DEWS) Internship - Hourly - Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $16.85 to $24.37 Hourly
Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a student currently enrolled in upcoming/current college courses.
Preferred candidates will be:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Competency with SQL (Python, Java, and R is a plus)
Strong attention to detail
Desire to work in a team and an ability to work independently
Degree Concentrations Requested:
Data Science
Information Technology
Business Administration
Informatics
Economics
Computer Science
Public Administration
Duties Description The New York State Department of Labor is seeking a student assistant to work in the Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions (DEWS). The division provides extensive data reporting and analysis, as well as providing technical assistance to support state and local partners throughout the state. A primary focus of DEWS is to connect job seekers with businesses searching for talent in New York State.
In this opportunity, a student assistant will apply their skills in data analytics, data visualization, business intelligence and information science to hands on assignments that will inform executive-decision making on a variety of programs. Program examples include statewide career center operations performance reports, the Governor’s Asylum Seeker Outreach Initiative, and the virtual career center. Assignments may include data analysis, data modeling, data visualization, creating executive dashboards, and presenting findings. DEWS uses data analytics software and platforms such as Tableau, Looker, and Power BI to name a few.
This will be an exciting and fast paced opportunity. Student assistants will further develop skills and gain work experience while adding value to the success of DEWS.
Additional Comments Internship Areas:
Data Analytics
Information Technology
Public Policy
Planning/Analysis/Research
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Labor
State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by November 1, 2024 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 160742, Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions (DEWS) Internship - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Division of Equal Opportunity and Development (DEOD), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.