Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee (2 Positions)

NY HELP Yes

Agency Correction, Commission of

Title Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee (2 Positions)

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $40391 to $58477 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description The Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11, within the State Commission of Correction will oversee and service the Citizen's Policy and Complaint Review Council (CPCRC), including planning and preparing the Council meetings, keeping records, maintaining the inmate grievance appeal file system, publishing the CPCRC determinations, and supporting the Chair and members of the CPCRC. In addition, the incumbent of this position will be trained to perform and/or to oversee the performance of the following critical agency functions: Juvenile Justice inspectional program data reports, inspection reports, facility listings, correspondence; field operations work products inspection/investigation reports; main telephone line; incarcerated individual complaints; FOIL; motor vehicle fleet operations and maintenance; Commission Annual report; Medical Review Board/Forensic Medical Unit; Substitute Jail Order transfer system; office management; criminal history checks; incoming and outgoing mail; equipment maintenance management; and supply procurement.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, NS (Equated to SG-8):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. Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.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 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.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, NS (Equated to SG-8): One year of permanent-competitive or 55B/C service in a title SG-6 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer. *Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 (NS, Equated to SG-10): One year of permanent-competitive or 55B/C service in a title SG-8 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer. *Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11: Permanent service in an Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly known as Secretary 1) title OR one year of permanent-competitive or 55B/C service in a title SG-9 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer. *NOTE: Trainees will be required to take four mandatory courses the first year of the traineeship and four elective courses in the second year of the traineeship in four competency areas, through the CSEA Partnership, or equivalent offerings through another entity as determined by the agency. All trainees are required to successfully complete all courses before advancing to the Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11. Completion of coursework is not required for appointment to the Trainee 1 level.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SCOC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.Please be advised that the State Commission of Correction does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS State Commission of Correction provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at [email protected] or (518) 457-8895.

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

Name Mike Rockwell

Telephone 518-457-5569

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 212639 on your cover letter.