Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleOffice Assistant 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address Office of the New York State Attorney General

28 Liberty St

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Organize and maintain electronic and paper files using Office of the Attorney General and Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office (LEMIO) file management systems.
• Help LEMIO Chief, Assistant Attorney Generals, and Analysts to track assignments, case progress, and deadlines.
• Review and categorize incoming intakes.
• Update intakes with information gathered from electronic databases.
• Alert covered agencies to intakes received about their personnel.
• Coordinate onboarding of new LEMIO personnel.
• Review and manage office voicemail.
• Assist with and track correspondence with covered agencies and other stakeholders.
• Conduct initial phone calls with members of the public and people reporting law enforcement misconduct.
• Help coordinate and arrange for meetings and witness interviews.
• Make travel arrangements and prepare travel vouchers as requested.
• Manage and process expense reimbursement for LEMIO staff.
• Maintain current bureau and agency contact lists.
• Act as the liaison with Information Technology and the Administrative Services Bureau to maintain and procure supplies and equipment; submit supply orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with recruitment for new staff by coordinating interviews and gathering applications for the interviewers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Office Assistant 2 (CSEA SG 9, current starting salary $42,641, job rate $52,413)
One year of clerical experience

OTHER WAYS TO QUALIFY:

Reachable on the Department of Civil Service Eligible list for Office Assistant 2.
OR

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their
position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or
they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who
were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024
and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may
wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these
timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human
Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will
be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

Additional Comments We are seeking talented and motivated support staff to work with our attorneys in the State’s law firm. The selected candidate will be part of a fast-paced office, gaining experience while providing public service on behalf of the State of New York. The Attorney General serves the public interest of all New Yorkers in matters affecting their daily lives, enforcing laws to protect consumers, tenants, patients, workers, investors, and charitable donors. The office coordinates statewide civil and criminal investigations, promoting economic and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies, and preserving the state’s environment.

Careers with the State offer multiple benefits, including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Capital

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a resume to hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please be sure to include the Vacancy ID # and job title in the subject of your email.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

For more information about the Attorney General's Office visit www.ag.ny.gov.