Administrative Assistant 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYSERS

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Health Care options

Dental and vision benefits

Job summary

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking an Administrative Assistant Trainee to support the Division of Environmental Permits. The role includes front desk coverage, document management, mail handling, and basic accounting tasks related to fees and deposits.

Candidates may enter via NY HELPS with a trainee path or competitive appointment. The program includes coursework and progression to Administrative Assistant 1, with salary scales starting around $42,209.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing).
• Proven ability to provide customer service and handle routine office tasks.
• Filing, record keeping, and general office administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Scan and save applications and permits in the department's electronic document management system.
• Receive, date stamp, and distribute incoming mail and calls.
• Answer phones and route inquiries from the public.
• Process application fees and deposit information.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Office software

Business writing

Filing

Tools

Word processing

Email

Job description

Duties Description

This position will be assigned to the Division of Environmental Permits. The duties of this position include: scanning and saving applications and permits in the Department's electronic document management system; receive, date stamp, and distribute incoming mail; answer phones, route callers appropriately, and respond to basic inquiries received from the public; accept and log application fees and prepare deposit information; assist with FOIL response as needed; perform routine office management duties such as filing, file purges, and reorganization; distribute issued permits and other correspondence by scanning and emailing as appropriate; use SFS to enter travel expense reports on behalf of staff; keep copy machines in good working order; purchase supplies as appropriate and process expense reports in SFS; and assist with front desk reception coverage when needed.

Description

This position will be assigned to the Division of Environmental Permits. The duties of this position include: scanning and saving applications and permits in the Department's electronic document management system; receive, date stamp, and distribute incoming mail; answer phones, route callers appropriately, and respond to basic inquiries received from the public; accept and log application fees and prepare deposit information; assist with FOIL response as needed; perform routine office management duties such as filing, file purges, and reorganization; distribute issued permits and other correspondence by scanning and emailing as appropriate; use SFS to enter travel expense reports on behalf of staff; keep copy machines in good working order; purchase supplies as appropriate and process expense reports in SFS; and assist with front desk reception coverage when needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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:

Non-competitive Qualifications For NYHELPS

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.

Competitive Qualifications

Reassignment – Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
OR
Reinstatement Eligible – Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
OR
Transfer Eligible – One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 6* or higher and:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly Secretary 1), Administrative Assistant 2 (formerly Secretary 2), Accountant Aide including Trainee 1 & 2, Business Document Specialist 1 & 2, Program Aide, Legal Assistant Trainee 1 & 2, Library Clerk 2 & 3, Office Assistant 1, Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding), Office Assistant 2, Office Assistant 2 (Calculations), Office Assistant 2 (Customer Service), Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding), Office Assistant 2 (Stores/Mail), Office Assistant 3, Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), Senior Offset Machine Operator, Stores & Mail Operations Supervisor.
Also, any language parenthetic for the above titles. Additional titles which qualify can be found on the Department of Civil Service website, search "GOT-IT".

• Note: Appointment may be made at a traineeship level. Two-year traineeship (Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, NS=Grade 8 starting salary $42,209 & Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, NS=Grade 10 starting salary $47,110) leading to Administrative Assistant 1, Grade 11 ($49,841). Trainees will be required to take four mandatory courses the first year of the traineeship and four elective courses in each the second year of the traineeship in four competency areas through the CSEA Partnership, or equivalent offerings through another entity as determined by the agency. All trainees are required to successfully complete all courses before advancing to the Administrative Assistant 1, G-11.

Additional Comments

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.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: [e-mail].

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).