Administrative Assistant​/Trainee - NY HELPS

Administrative Assistant 1

The Administrative Assistant 1 will be the primary point of contact and support person for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights (DICR), at the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and will report directly to the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). DICR is responsible for ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for the agency. This includes language access, non-discrimination, reasonable accommodation, demographic data reports, cultural programming, and strategic planning.

Administrative Assistant job duties for this position include the following as well as other duties that may be assigned by the CDO:

• Serve as initial point of contact for reasonable accommodation requests from staff and the public; create file and update spreadsheet.
• Assist with intake of complaints pertaining to discrimination.
• Assist with payment processing for language access needs.
• Assist with data review and testing of surveys.
• Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
• Make travel arrangements for staff and create and/or submit travel expense reports.
• Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, correspondence, and reports.
• Search for information using various sources including the internet.
• Mail various items including letters, reports, and promotional materials; and prepare packages and arrange for them to be shipped.
• Assist with creating cultural affairs event materials such as flyers, invitations, and lobby displays.
• Operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, and copiers.
• Use various information technology applications such as email, database, spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Order and distribute supplies.
• Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems.
• Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answers routine inquiries.
• Answer telephone and provide information to callers, take messages, and transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

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.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

• 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.

Additional comments:

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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