Administrative Assistant I: Office & Data Support

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Job summary

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking an Administrative Assistant Trainee for the DEC Region 3 New Paltz office. The role emphasizes independence, organization, and strong interpersonal communication while handling clerical duties and data-entry tasks.

The position follows NY HELPS, with non-competitive appointments and progression to Administrative Assistant 1 after training. Trainees may lift up to 10 pounds and perform a range of office tasks daily.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in administrative support, including use of office software and customer service.
• One year of experience in administrative support with similar duties.
• Two years of experience in administrative support including use of office software and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide office support and clerical tasks, including data entry and report preparation.
• Assist with mail, supply and inventory tasks, and answer telephones.
• Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and managers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

Administrative Assistant Trainee 1

Administrative Assistant Trainee 2

Administrative Assistant 1

Tools

Office Software

Job description

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking an Administrative Assistant Trainee for the DEC Region 3 New Paltz office. The role emphasizes independence, organization, and strong interpersonal communication while handling clerical duties and data-entry tasks.

The position follows NY HELPS, with non-competitive appointments and progression to Administrative Assistant 1 after training. Trainees may lift up to 10 pounds and perform a range of office tasks daily.