Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleAdministrative Assistant 1, SG-11, Administrative Assistant TR 2, (Equated to SG-10), Administrative Assistant TR 1, (Equated to SG-8)(NYHELPS)Item#06901
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40391 to $58447 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Design filing systems. Implement policies and procedures. Respond to phone calls; sort mail; organize. Coordinate information flow by acting as liaison among executives, staff, other employees, and the public. Uses various information technology applications such as email, database, spreadsheets, and word processing applications. Operates office equipment such as printers, scanners, and copiers; and arranges for repairs when equipment malfunctions. Creates, maintains, and enters information into spreadsheets and databases. Maintains scheduling and event calendars. Schedules and confirms appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors. Coordinates conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies. Makes travel arrangements for staff. Creates and/or submits travel expense reports for staff. Composes, types, and distributes meeting notes, correspondence, and reports. Mails various items including letters, reports, and promotional materials; and prepares packages and arranges for them to be shipped. Orders and distributes supplies. Establishes work procedures or schedules and keeps track of the daily work of clerical staff. May supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
The Administrative Assistant 1 will be assigned to the reception desk and will welcome and direct visitors, register guests in the visitor management system, screen telephone calls, schedule meetings, and distribute mail. Additional duties include building management tickets, and other general administrative support for investment and operations staff as needed. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the 59 Maiden Lane office Monday through Friday.
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
For appointment to an Administrative Assistant 1, you must have:
• Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.
For appointment to the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, you must have:
• Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation. To be advanced to the full performance level of this title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee 2.
For appointment to the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, you must have:
• 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/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation. To be advanced to the full performance level of this title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2 you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6/70.1/70.4 (choose all that apply)) of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For 52.6 and/or 70.1 transfer to an Administrative Assistant 1, salary grade (SG)-11, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-09 or above. SG-06 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-08 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.
If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirement(s) below:
• The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Traineeship Salary Information:
The position may be filled at the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 equated to SG-8 ($40391), Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 equated to SG-10 ($45081), or full performance Administrative Assistant 1 SG-11 ($47695) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.
Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Administrative Assistant 1 SG-11 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• High ethical standards and commitment to the fiduciary responsibilities of a pension fund.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills; exhibits professionalism, tact and diplomacy at all times; thrives in a collaborative environment as a team player in a professional office setting.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and files.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under supervision, and take a highly detail-oriented approach to work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Exhibits meaningful discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive materials.
Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PT
Reference Item #06901-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing.
Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Shari Burnett
Email Address: sburnett@osc.ny.gov