State Of New York Albany , NY 12201
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/11/24
Applications Due06/25/24
Vacancy ID160704
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Job Specifics
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NY HELPYes
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAdministrative Assistant 1 or Administrative Assistant Trainee (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade11
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $39215 to $56743 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? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Office of the New York State Attorney General
Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12224
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
Substitution:
Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate's degree* in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.
Current NYS Employee: Reachable on the Department of Civil Service Eligible list for Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly Secretary 1), OR permanent or contingent permanent status as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR eligible to transfer into traineeship. Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11.
Duties Description Administrative Assistant 1's at the OAG provide day-to-day administrative support to Attorneys and/or Bureau Chiefs. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Answer telephones, take messages or route to the appropriate recipient.
Greet, direct, and provide materials to in-person office visitors with excellent customer service.
Open, review, sort and distribute incoming physical and electronic correspondence. Communicate with other bureaus and offices to determine how to redirect as appropriate.
Prepare outgoing correspondence and legal documents as assigned, including review of outgoing correspondence for proper grammatical usage and accuracy.
Design and maintain case files and correspondence files, including opening and closing such files when appropriate.
Schedule meetings and maintain appointment calendars. Maintain office calendars to ensure that they are accurate and current.
Make travel arrangements, including booking of transportation and lodging, and completion of OAG travel documentation.
Prepare purchasing requests, vouchers, reimbursement requests, and related documentation.
Order office supplies and ensure that office equipment is in working order.
Train new staff members and assign work to clerical staff or student assistants.
Review office procedures and forms. Recommend changes, when appropriate.
E-file and retrieve documents in the Federal and State Court systems.
Maintain and update systems of record such as NYMatters or other case-management databases.
Prepare case files closed by attorneys for shipment to archived records, retrieve case files as requested, and maintain and update paper archive management system.
Produce monthly reports.
Keep staff informed of, and schedule as needed, meetings, court appearances, and legal filings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm (37.5 hours/week).
Scheduling determinations are dependent upon the needs of each Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Bureau
Telephone (518)776-2500
Fax
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Attorney General
The Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on ApplyingApplications must be submitted online. In your submission, please provide a cover letter that includes a statement describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a resume. Transcripts are not required.
To apply, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser:
https://lgr.ag.ny.gov/ords/f?p=136:10:::::P10_LGR_JOB_ID,P10_POSITIONTYPE,P10_LGR_WRITING_SAMPLE_IND:5664,22,
If you have questions or issues with your application, please contact OAG Human Resources Management Bureau by email at hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov indicating "AA1_160704" in the subject line.
For more information about the Attorney General's Office visit www.ag.ny.gov.
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