Review Vacancy
AgencyPublic Employment Relations Board
TitleAdministrative Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $59808 to $74695 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the direction of the Office of Public Employment Practices Representation the incumbent will independently provide administrative support to the division.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Answer phone, greet visitors, operate office equipment, maintain office scheduling, coordinate meetings, research information, contribute to committee work, create conference material.
• Work closely with division staff to process incoming improper practice and representation matters.
• Handle time-sensitive tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Review work done by others to check for proper spelling, grammar, formatting and recommend revisions when necessary.
• Alert manager to basic procedural deficiencies.
• Participate and contribute to committee work.
• Prepare, proofread, and disseminate correspondence to Division clientele.
• Screen incoming phone calls, explain deficiencies and successfully resolve issues.
• Act as a professional liaison with clientele in all matters related to the Division.
• Enter case related information into Access Database or other case management system.
• Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for division staff and prepare travel reimbursements and reconciliations via the Statewide Financial System (SFS)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels within the organization.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Promotion: Candidate must be on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list for this title at this location; or,
Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be employed by New York State and have permanent status as an Administrative Assistant 2, Grade 15, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of NYS Labor Law (Taylor Law); experience rendering direct administrative assistance to lawyers, courts, and administrative law judges; the ability to run reports from a variety of database systems. Excellent judgement skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality.
Additional Comments We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-457-0565 or email perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov to make a request.
The Public Employment Relations Board does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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Email Address perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov
Address
Street P.O. Box 2074, Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 2, Floor 18
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, please forward your resume’ and a cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications to perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov by July 17, 2026. Please indicate the position title and vacancy ID in the subject line of your email.