Special Assistant

Pay & Compensation

NYS Department of Transportation provided pay range: $93,659.00/yr - $/yr.

• Transform complicated engineering materials and jargon into language that is easily understandable to the general public, keeping in mind that the ultimate goal is to convey NYSDOT’s overall mission and messaging in as positive a light as possible.
• Utilize critical and independent thinking to discern what information is necessary and what is not in order to properly craft media responses and press releases that advance NYSDOT’s mission.
• Utilize strong writing skills with working knowledge of spelling, grammar and attention to detail, as well as strong editing skills and knowledge of writing in plain language.
• Travel will be required as part of the position, both with the Commissioner and Executive team to locations across the state to coordinate public events on site, often preparing materials in advance of the event and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Amplify key messages from the Department, both internally and externally on a consistent basis to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination of transportation related announcements by NYSDOT and the Executive Chamber, in partnership with other state agencies.
• Idea generation on ways to promote the Department and its mission to New Yorkers.
• Serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

A bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience.

• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience;
  Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

• Candidates may be asked to craft a writing sample in person during the interview process.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
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Entry level

Full‑time

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Civil Engineering

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence.

Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F‑1 or similar).