Office Assistant 1

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking personnel for general office duties in Buffalo. The role involves electronic file management in Sharepoint, scanning, filing, and entering permit applications into the eTrack system, plus screening projects in GIS and handling FOIL requests.

Work is an hourly appointment funded through 3/31/2027 with potential continuation based on program needs and funding. DEC emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in its workforce.

Qualifications

• No minimum education or experience required for this title.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, GIS, GovQA electronic FOIL system.

Responsibilities

• General office duties: electronic file management in Sharepoint, scanning, filing, entering permit applications into eTrack system.
• Screening projects in GIS and Freedom of Information file review and response.
• Maintenance of paper files.

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

GIS

GovQA

Job description

Duties Description

General office duties: electronic file management in Sharepoint, scanning, filing, entering permit applications into eTrack system, screening projects in GIS, Freedom of Information file review and response and maintenance of paper files.

Description

Duties Description

General office duties: electronic file management in Sharepoint, scanning, filing, entering permit applications into eTrack system, screening projects in GIS, Freedom of Information file review and response and maintenance of paper files.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, GIS, GovQA electronic FOIL system.

Additional Comments

This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2027, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

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).