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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/17/23

Applications Due06/01/23

Vacancy ID124457

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAdministrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, (Open to current NYS Employees only), Box OHE-953/06014

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44957 to $55093 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Higher Education

State Office for Religious and Independent Schools

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11.

Eligible List Appointment to Administrative Assistant 1: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-09 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND completion of all mandatory and elective core coursework.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-06 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-08 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND completion of all mandatory core coursework.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm.

Duties Description

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of work experience and/or completed coursework will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Successful completion of an appropriate keyboarding test will be required for all candidates unless candidates demonstrate previous service in a competitive title for which passing a keyboarding test was required.

This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.

• $38,073 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-08)
• $42,493 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-10)
• $44,957 (Full Performance level SG-11)

This position leads to a maximum salary of $55,093 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances.

Administrative Assistant Traineeship Coursework Requirements: Trainees will be required to take eight courses, four mandatory and four electives, in the following administrative core competencies: Computer Skills and Technology; Interpersonal and Customer Relations; Professionalism and Self-Management; Verbal and Written Communication. Candidates appointed to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 must complete one mandatory course in each of the core competencies within one year of appointment. The mandatory courses are Microsoft Word Basics, Customer Service, Organized Office Worker, and Successful Business Writing. Advancement from Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 is contingent upon completion of one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 and completion of the four mandatory courses. Candidates appointed to or advanced to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 must complete one elective course in each of the core competencies prior to the completion of the Administrative Assistant Traineeship. Advancement from Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 to Administrative Assistant 1 is contingent upon completion of the requisite courses. Failure to complete the requisite courses prior to the completion of the Administrative Assistant Traineeship will result in removal from employment.
Application:
Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-953/06014) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by NYSED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your state employment history.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingApplication:
Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-953/06014) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by NYSED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your state employment history.

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