Position Information

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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleAdministrative Assistant 2

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $59808 to $74695 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1, 9th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Municipal Services Division provides technical advice and assistance to 95 local civil service agencies on the full range of civil service activities as required by Civil Service Law. Division staff also support the Commission in its review of local rulemaking proposals and analysis of section 211 waiver requests.

Reporting to the Director of Municipal Services, an Administrative Assistant 2, is responsible for supporting the administrative operations of the Municipal Services Division (MSD), focusing on the Department’s local government outreach, technical
assistance, and training efforts.

The Administrative Assistant 2 duties in MSD will include but are not limited to the following:

· Collating, organizing, and indexing documents prepared by staff of the Municipal Services Division for the New York State Civil Service Commission to document requests for waivers of section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law or to support the rulemaking process of local civil service agencies.

· Maintaining contact information and distribution lists of local civil service administrators.

· Providing exceptional customer service to local government employees, Division staff, and other stakeholders.

· Answering routine phone calls and re-directing callers tactfully.

· Assisting with tracking the progress of assignments, execution of projects, and completion of deliverables.

· Serving as the Division’s HR liaison to the Office of Human Resources and supporting the Division’s selection and onboarding process.

· Communicating with staff in other Divisions to coordinate meetings, responses to governor’s correspondence, foil requests, etc.

· Coordinating the Division’s Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, and other reports by establishing internal deadlines to ensure timely completion.

· Preparing correspondence to municipal civil service agencies and other external parties.

· Organizing and maintaining Division records regarding training efforts, forms, manuals, and internal procedures.

· Supporting Division staff by making travel arrangements, processing travel requests, expense reports, office supply purchasing needs, and related documentation.

· Providing training and guidance to other administrative support staff in the Division as directed.

Minimum Qualifications REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a/an Administrative Assistant 2, if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Administrative Assistant 2 eligible list for the Albany location if one exists.

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.

For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

SUBSEQUENT 55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade 13. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

Among its duties, the Department:

· Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.

· Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.

· Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.

· Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING:
DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

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

How to Apply

Name Tessa Rusiecki

Telephone 5184734306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building #1

Floor #10 Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# 191341 you are applying for in the subject line of your email.