Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleAdministrative Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $59808 to $74695 Annually
Duties Description The incumbent of the Administrative Assistant 2 position will report to the Director of Law Enforcement and will provide confidential administrative support to the Director. The incumbent will also perform duties of a confidential nature as required for the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement and Majors, Park Police, as needed.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and reports to determine significance. Prepares responses or refers correspondence to sworn members for response.
• Tracks correspondence and reviews outgoing correspondence for proper grammatical usage, clarity, factual correctness, compliance with policy, program information and conformance to instructions. Ensures that appropriate background material is attached.
• Answers phone and emails, responds to questions concerning police policies and procedures and refers inquiries to appropriate sworn member for response.
• Designs, sets-up, enters, and maintains files, records, and spreadsheets.
• Uses independent judgement to ensure assigned sworn members of the Division of Law Enforcement remain responsive, timely, and accessible per the Chief’s instructions.
• Assists in purchasing office supplies and equipment.
• Manages and schedules office equipment repair.
• Coordinates and organizes meetings, contacts and schedules internal and external attendees, coordinates and schedules dates, rooms, and equipment, and prepares all necessary paperwork.
• Manages the calendar of the Director of Law Enforcement
• Arranges, coordinates and processes travel and training registrations and requirements for Director and Assistant Director and Majors as well when needed.
• Makes hotel reservations, processes individual credit card transactions, completes personalized schedules for conferences, and reserves vehicles.
• Creates attendee folders for each travel arrangement which includes tax exempt forms, maps, agendas, and schedules. Receives receipts for all travel expenses and processes travel vouchers and mileage forms for reimbursement.
• Attends, records and distributes minutes for highly confidential departmental, policy and committee meetings and implements meeting action items.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; and three years of experience in administrative support*, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office. *Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional), diploma, or associate’s degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.
Additional Comments BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Annual professional leave to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental and Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Michele.Kramek@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please email your resume and application to Michele.Kramek@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions, please call Michele at 518-474-0453.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

