Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleProject Coordinator - Administrative Assistant 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $29.78 to $37.19 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

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? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Harriman State Office Campus

Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Labor’s Communications team is looking for a Project Coordinator - Administrative Assistant 2 with strong organizational skills, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and provide support for the divisions within communications. The DOL communications team is tasked with promoting the agency’s programs that support and protect New York’s workers and businesses.
We are an extremely creative and collaborative team that loves our work because we are helping New York’s workforce and businesses thrive. If you have a passion to help New Yorkers, then we want to talk to you. Apply today and meet the best Comms team in state government.

As an employee of the Communications Office the incumbent completes the full range of operations and production projects as follows:
• Aide in the collection of pertinent information from program and the preparation of documents for program revisions and approval
• Serve as the liaison between program staff, other DOL Divisions, and other stakeholders.
• Review and oversee organizational policy, administrative and procedural manuals as required.
• Collect and analyze pertinent data to resolve organizational problems and assist managers in the resolution of these problems.

• Maintain calendar and meeting schedule for staff
• Review all correspondence and refer requests for information to the appropriate manager within DOL and maintain follow up systems for tracking
• Handle travel arrangements for staff
• Work with the staff in the preparation of required reports including monthly reports to the Executive Office
• Manage incoming phone calls and visitors for the Executive staff
• Review all correspondence submitted for signature
• Research information on behalf of the Executive staff
• Establish and maintains filing systems
• Draft correspondence as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications An associate’s degree or higher and at least one year 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. At least one year must have included supervision of administrative support staff.

OR

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. At least one year must have included supervision of administrative support staff.

*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

Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven attention to detail, while retaining the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and communications skills

Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

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

Contact Information

Name Leo Trippen

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus

Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by December 31st and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 175702, Project Coordinator - Administrative Assistant 2 in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226(Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.