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Administrative Assistant 1/Administrative Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (Region 8)

Transportation, Department of
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2025
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbent will be required to perform task which fall into four broad categories, communication, coordination, organization, and records maintenance. Within these categories, Administrative Assistants perform a variety of tasks which enable managers and program staff to accomplish the mission of the agency.Duties will be discussed further during the interview.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Promotional: Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Only the titles listed are qualifying: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfmAdministrative Assistant Trainee 2: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher AND documentation of agency-approved completion of the four core administrative support courses or their equivalency: Microsoft Word Basics, Customer Service, the Organized Office Worker, and Successful Business Writing.Only the titles listed are qualifying: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfmAdministrative Assistant 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher AND documentation of agency-approved completion of the four core administrative support courses or their equivalency: Microsoft Word Basics, Customer Service, the Organized Office Worker, and Successful Business Writing AND successful completion of four elective administrative support courses.Only the titles listed are qualifying: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfmThe following four administrative support core courses are mandatory and should be completed before advancement to the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: Microsoft Word Basics, Customer Service, Organized Office Worker, and Successful Business Writing.In addition, successful completion of the four elective administrative support courses is mandatory before advancement to the full level Administrative Assistant 1.Failure to complete the required Traineeship-Coursework Requirements prior to completion of the traineeship will result in a termination from the position.Open Competitive: Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: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.Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: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.Administrative Assistant 1: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.Substitution: Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate’s degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.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 the Trainee 2. 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. Failure to complete the required Traineeship Requirements prior to completion of the traineeship will result in a termination from the position.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments *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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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