Administrative Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Eligible for reassignment, transfer, reachable for appointment from the appropriate eligible list or meet the following qualifications:

Competitive Qualifications:
Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/SG-NS (EQ = SG-14 $55,005 - $68,805): must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical/keyboarding/secretarial title or administrative paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 8 or higher. A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00500qualifying.cfm.
Only the titles listed are qualifying for this title.

Traineeships: To be advanced to the full performance level of the title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee 2. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2, you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

Minimum Qualifications for Advanced Placement: At the agency's discretion, the candidate may be appointed to a higher level based on the NY HELPS qualifications. The candidate must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at their interview.

Non-Competitive (NY HELPS) Qualifications: a bachelor's degree.
Traineeships: To be advanced to the full performance level of the title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee 2. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2, you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

Advanced Placement: At the agency's discretion, chosen candidates may be appointed to a higher level. Candidates must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at their interview.

Administrative Specialist Trainee 2/SG-NS (EQ = SG-16 $61,340 - $76,388): must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical/keyboarding/secretarial title or administrative paraprofessional title allocated to a SG-8 or higher. A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00500qualifying.cfm.
Only the titles listed are qualifying for this title.

Minimum Qualifications for Advanced Placement: At the agency's discretion, the candidate may be appointed to a higher level based on the NY HELPS qualifications. The candidate must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at their interview.

Traineeships: To be advanced to the full performance level of the title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2, you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

Non-Competitive (NY HELPS) Qualifications: a bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.

Substitutions: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field* can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

*-Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.

Traineeships: To be advanced to the full performance level of the title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2, you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

Administrative Specialist 1/SG-18 $65,164 - $80-860: must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical/keyboarding/secretarial title or administrative paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 8 or higher. A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00500qualifying.cfm.
Only the titles listed are qualifying for this title.

Minimum Qualifications for Advanced Placement: At the agency's discretion, the candidate may be appointed to a higher level based on the NY HELPS qualifications. The candidate must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at their interview.

Non-Competitive (NY HELPS) Qualifications: a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience providing administrative staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.

Substitutions: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field* can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

*-Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.

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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments.

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 complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.

Duties Description To be discussed at time of interview.

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

Name Jennifer Heinze, Human Resources Specialist 2

Telephone (518) 485-0863

Fax (518) 453-8463

Email Address Jennifer.Heinze@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue - Building 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please cover letter and resume to the email of the contact listed.