Administrative Assistant - Level 3

Tompkins County; Town of Ithaca, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tompkins County is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Level 3 in Ithaca, NY to support the Human Resources department with varied clerical duties and data entry. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and reliability in a public-sector office.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed: an associate degree and two years of clerical experience, or equivalent combinations, with special attention to NYS residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from regionally accredited or NYS college, and two years clerical experience.
• Two years of permanent competitive class as Administrative Assistant – Level 2; OR
• High school diploma and four years clerical experience.
• Any combination of training and experience equal to above.
• Note: Bank Teller and similar cashiering roles not considered office clerical.

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
125 East Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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Administrative Assistant - Level 3

Minimum Qualifications

In order for County Personnel todetermine a candidate's eligibility for a positionthe applicant must document in writing on the application how they meet the minimumqualifications related to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Possession of an Associates degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college; AND two years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) office clerical experience*; OR

b. Two years of permanent competitive class status as an Administrative Assistant – Level 2; OR

c. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) office clerical experience*; OR

d. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a), (b), or (c) above.

*NOTE: Bank Teller and other types of cashiering jobs are not considered to be “office clerical”.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If required to operate a motor vehicle in the course of his/her duties, it is the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure possession of a valid New York State drivers license at the time of appointment. The incumbent would need to maintain such license for the duration of employment.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this job? Yes No Are you currently, and have you continuously been, a resident of Tompkins or one of the six contiguouscounties (Seneca, Tioga, Cortland, Cayuga, Chemung and Schuyler) for at least 30 days prior to today? Yes No How did you hear about this job?