Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleAdministrative Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $59787 to $72429 Annually
Duties Description Harvest Your Potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join a team committed to cultivating a thriving food and agriculture industry that benefits everyone – from producers to consumers. At the Department, you'll find a dynamic environment where innovation, sustainability, and community engagement are paramount. Explore diverse opportunities, from environmental science to economic development, and discover your path to public service. Cultivate your professional and personal growth while making a tangible impact on a healthier, stronger New York. Plant the seeds for a rewarding career today!
Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support the Division of Food Safey and Inspection in Albany, NY. The Administrative Assistant 2 will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Director and Assistant Director as well as tasks associated with supporting the Division as a whole. Duties include such tasks as creating office procedures; designing filing systems; electronically organizing policies and procedures; maintaining efficient workflow; resolving day-to-day operational problems; responding to phone calls; sorting paper and electronic mail; organizing, expediting and following up on projects; and coordinating information flow by acting as a liaison among executives, staff, and the public.
The Administrative Assistant 2, SG-15, is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications: Under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law: One year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include Program Aide, Office Assistant 3, Office Assistant 3 Calculations, and Payroll Examiner 2.
Provisional Appointment: If there is no appropriate eligible list of at least three people willing to accept permanent appointment for this geographic location, the Department may nominate a qualified person for a provisional appointment under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional Appointment Qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had three months of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS*, or 55-b/55-c service as an Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant 1 (French Language), Administrative Assistant 1 (Russian Language), Administrative Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Examination Composition Assistant, Law Department Document Specialist, Office Assistant 2-Keyboarding, Office Assistant 2-Keyboarding (Spanish Language), Secretary 1, or Secretary 1 (Spanish Language).
Candidates appointed provisionally must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, and their score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained.
Non-competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer interested and qualified promotion candidates, the agency may at its discretion nominate a qualified employee for a non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Non-Competitive Promotion Minimum Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS*, or 55-b/55-c service as an Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant 1 (French Language), Administrative Assistant 1 (Russian Language), Administrative Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Examination Composition Assistant, Law Department Document Specialist, Office Assistant 2-Keyboarding, Office Assistant 2-Keyboarding (Spanish Language), Secretary 1, or Secretary 1 (Spanish Language).
Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.
Additional Comments Salary:
The starting salary for the Administrative Assistant 2 is $ $59,787/year, and the hiring salary for the CSEA salary grade (SG) 15. The candidate appointed will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent in their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-15 job rate salary of $ $72,429/year!
Benefits:
This is a CSEA-represented position offering a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. You'll benefit from cost-effective health insurance options, fully covered dental and vision care, participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan, and ample paid time off. Your first year includes 5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays – providing excellent work-life balance. Explore additional advantages with programs such as the Optional Payment Election Program, Deferred Compensation Plan, Flex Spending Account, and NY's 529 College Savings Program. For comprehensive details on these programs, please visit the New York State Office of Employee Relations website.
As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.
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Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
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Please upload your resume and cover letter within this online application.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.