Writer

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/16/24

Applications Due04/30/24

Vacancy ID156463

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AgencyExecutive Chamber of New York State

TitleWriter

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $80000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed?

Mandatory overtime?

Compressed workweek allowed?

Telecommuting allowed?

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 4, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience in writing and/or editing content for various media. An interest in NYS Government and/or public service is strongly preferred. A relevant Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Duties Description Under direct supervision of the Director of Correspondence, drafts messages from the Governor.

DUTIES:

• Draft messages from the Governor (i.e. letters, certificates, citations, and proclamations), based on requests received from Chamber Staff, agency staff, and/or the public

• Maintain records of outgoing messages from the Governor and approved drafts

• Produce and fill out vetting sheets for all incoming requests

• Research information for drafting messages from the Governor

• Proof, edit, and rewrite drafts produced by Chamber Staff or outside agencies, when appropriate

• Assist in the organization and maintenance of messages from the Governor from year to year

• With the Director, handle and organize the Governor's personal correspondence

• With the Deputy Director, ensure the timely issuance of gubernatorial proclamations in accordance with dates coinciding with state and national observances, and formal ceremonial events

• Perform related duties as necessary

Additional Comments All positions within the NYS Executive Chamber require completion of a background check prior to appointment.

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

Name NYS Executive Chamber Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Resumes@exec.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingPlease include a resume and cover letter, along with the Vacancy ID number in the subject of your application.