Administrative Assistant 1, G-11 or Trainee 1/2, G-NS (Equated to a G-8/G-10) (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes

Agency Motor Vehicles, Department of

Title Administrative Assistant 1, G-11 or Trainee 1/2, G-NS (Equated to a G-8/G-10) (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 11

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $40391 to $58447 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Duties Description Typical Road Testing Unit Central Office Administrative Assistant duties include, but are not limited to:- Some occasional overnight travel for DMV outreach events throughout the state via fleet vehicle and train.- Assists in setup of DMV mobile outreach exhibits which requires lifting up to 30lbs, working in inclement weather and assembling display items.- Answers telephone and gives information to callers, takes messages, and transfers calls to appropriate individuals.- Greets visitors or callers and handles their inquiries; or directs them to the appropriate persons.- Opens, reads, routes, and distributes incoming mail or other materials and answers routine inquiries.- Prepares, packages, ships and tracks outgoing items including letters, reports, and promotional materials.- Sets up and manages paper and electronic filing systems.- Independently 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. Makes travel arrangements for staff. Creates and/or submits travel expense reports for staff.- Composes and distributes meeting notes, correspondence, and reports.- Researches information using various sources including the internet.- Orders and distributes supplies.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must meet one of the following conditions:1. Eligible for appointment from the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1,G-NS eligible list2. In a Administrative Assistant 1, G-11 title eligible for reassignment3. In a G-6 or higher title that meets criteria for 70.14. For NY HELPS appointment : To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:A) Administrative Assistant 1, G-11: Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), providing 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.B) Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-10): One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), providing customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.C) Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-8): Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), providing customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 may be possible with proof of previous completion of the four mandatory core competency courses.Successful completion of the traineeship will require taking courses in the following competencies: Professionalism and Self-Management, Verbal and Written Communication, Interpersonal and Customer Relations, and Computer Skills and Technology. It must include instruction in each of the following topics: office organization and management; business writing; customer service; and Microsoft Word basics.*Trainees will be required to complete four mandatory courses the first year of traineeship and four elective courses in four competency areas (sixteen total) the second year of the traineeship through the CSEA Partnership, or equivalent offerings through another entity as determined by the agency. 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 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 (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 TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. 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.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:o Paid Leaveo Paid Holidayso Pensiono Health Insuranceo Dental & Vision Coverageo Flex Spendingo Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Programo Health Care Spending Accounto Tuition Assistance Programso Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programo Transportation Savings Programo Employee Assistance ProgramsFor additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV's commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

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Name Nick Lyman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on Applying Send a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the email address listed above.Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.