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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/24/25

Applications Due03/31/25

Vacancy ID181500

NY HELPNo

AgencySenate, NYS

TitleLegislative Library Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $40000 to $45000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address NY State Capitol

State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The New York State Legislative Library is hiring a Legislative Library Assistant. Interested candidates should review the duties and qualifications and submit a resume and cover letter describing relevant work experience and how they meet the qualifications.

General description of duties:

•Assist with the upkeep, shelving, updating, and preservation of books and other library materials.
•Provide customer service to patrons at the information desk by locating materials, answering questions, and/or making referrals to the librarians.
•Update loose-leaf publications.
•Answer telephone calls when needed and direct calls.
•Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered, you must have:

•A bachelor’s degree.
•Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
•Experience in a clerical position.
•Customer service experience.
•Flexibility and willingness to learn in a changing environment.
•Creative problem-solving skills.
•A basic understanding of how a bill becomes a law in New York State.

The ideal candidate will also have experience in a law library or library information center with a significant legal collection.

Additional Comments This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position, Monday – Friday, 9.00AM-5.00PM. The incumbent is required to work unpredictable evenings during the legislative session (January-June).

Starting salary i000 to $45,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street NY State Capitol

State Street and Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

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