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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/21/19

Applications Due06/30/19

Vacancy ID71458

AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleExecutive Assistant

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $74829 to $74829 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience working as an Executive Secretary.

Duties Description Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the incumbent of this position is responsible for administrative support activities for members of the Department’s executive team. The position requires tact, confidentiality, and a good knowledge of Department operations to properly carry out the various tasks in the Executive suite, which include the following:

• Opening, reviewing and distributing incoming correspondence by date stamping in mail, reviewing the mail to determine the importance of the correspondence and necessity for response, whether background information needs to be researched and attached, whether referral to another staff member is required, and if deadlines need to be set and information placed in a tickler file.

• Drafting or reviewing outgoing correspondence in response to program, policy and procedural inquiries not requiring a technical answer; and ensuring that responses are timely, correct, and all necessary documentation is attached.

• Answering telephones, responding to questions concerning non-technical issues, or referring calls to appropriate staff member or program area where intricate answers are required.

• Developing office procedures for document management and maintaining files to allow easy access to information.

• Preparing letters, memoranda, transmittals, reports and other necessary information using the applicable office equipment.

• Maintaining appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences and travel; and preparing background materials, handouts and instructions as may be necessary for attendees.

• Sustaining a cordial relationship with both in-house staff and outside parties requiring assistance or information from the Executive Office.

• Manage use of conference rooms located in the Executive Office.

Additional Comments

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Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax

Email Address DCSHumanResources@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Bldg. 1

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume as your application and also indicate the Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email.

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