Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

Administrative Assistant 1 Or Trainee

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you'll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

Position Information :

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee to work in the Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services in Albany. The Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee performs a variety of administrative and office support tasks, including answering phones, greeting visitors, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and maintaining filing systems. They use standard office software and equipment, process mail, coordinate travel and events, and assists with tracking assignments and managing records. The Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee may provide support to teams or committees, assist with document preparation, and supervise or train clerical staff.

The Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Salary :

The starting salary for the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 is $40,391 / year, and the hiring salary for the CSEA salary grade (SG) 8. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-10 (starting salary of $45,081). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11 (starting salary of $47,695) without further examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information, see Advanced Placement below.

The candidate appointed at the Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-11 job rate salary of $58,447 / year!

Benefits :

This is a CSEA-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, paid parental leave, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.