Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Queens

Street Address New York Metropolitan Transportation Council: NYC TCC

47-40 21st Street, 5th Floor

City Long Island City

StateNY

Zip Code11101

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Assist the staff and staff director in preparing presentation material for use in internal and external agency meetings

• Proficiency in PC and web applications such as Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite,

• Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, and more

• Update, organize and add to NYMTC NYCTCC’s contacts and email distribution lists

• Assist the staff and NYCTCC members identify and enter project location information into Project Tracker, and mapping multiple project locations

• Assist staff director in updating and tracking project status in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program.

Skills Needed:
• An educational background in Communications, Land Use Planning and Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies or a related field; and an interest or background in stormwater management is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in PC and web applications such as Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator), Google Earth, ArcGIS
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

*Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.

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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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

How to Apply

Name Bernard Holloman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of current transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-538 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 31st, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Bernard Holloman
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
Intern@dot.ny.gov