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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/10/19

Applications Due07/26/19

Vacancy ID71950

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleSecretary 2

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $51576 to $64414 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 Dutchess

Street Address Taconic Regional Offices

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Minimum Qualifications The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Director and confidentially assist in daily matters of state business, park operations and employee relations. The incumbent will perform general office tasks such as reception, keyboarding, taking/transcribing notes/minutes/dictations, proofreading/editing, preparation of forms, and maintaining/creating filing systems. The incumbent will maintain the Regional Director’s calendar, schedule and organize meetings/conference calls, and arrange and process the Regional Director’s travel. The incumbent will communicate on behalf of the Regional Director with various persons/groups including, but not limited to, park patrons, employees and managers, Regional Commissioners, Albany Executive staff, government officials and members of the media. The incumbent will also supervise the regional receptionist and delegate simple office tasks.

Duties Description Candidates must be New York State employees reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Secretary 2, list #37-924, OR eligible to transfer under Civil Service Law, Section 70.1. Transfer from non-keyboarding titles will require candidates to pass a keyboarding performance test in order to be appointed.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
Candidates must be proficient using Microsoft Office programs.
The candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
The candidate must have decision-making skills and be able to work independently.

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

Name Cathy Hoppe

Telephone

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov. Please forward your application and resume to Cathy Hoppe, Regional Business Office Administrator, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580 or by email, Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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