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VACANCY ID # 158095
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 OR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINEE
STATUS: PERMANENT OR CONTINGENT PERMANENT
BUREAU: VARIOUS
LOCATION: ALBANY
SALARY: SEE BELOW
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.
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 maybe 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 this
time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS
employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service
Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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 Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Current NYS Employee: Reachable on the Department of Civil Service Eligible list for Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly
Secretary 1), OR permanent or contingent permanent status as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR eligible to transfer into
traineeship. Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11.
*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. If appointed at the traineeship level, you will need
to complete mandatory coursework in order to advance to the full AA1 SG-11.
DUTIES
Administrative Assistant 1’s at the OAG provide day-to-day administrative support to Attorneys and/or Bureau Chiefs. Duties
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online (Transcripts are not required).
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Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
POSTED MAY 7th, 2024
Full Time
$48k-61k (estimate)
05/11/2024
07/09/2024