Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of Title Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade 11 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $40391 to $47695 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 10B Airline Drive City Albany State NY Zip Code 12235 Duties Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and youu2019ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.Position Information:The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee to work in the Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services in Albany. The Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee performs a variety of administrative and office support tasks, including answering phones, greeting visitors, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and maintaining filing systems. They use standard office software and equipment, process mail, coordinate travel and events, and assists with tracking assignments and managing records. The Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee may provide support to teams or committees, assist with document preparation, and supervise or train clerical staff.The Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agencyu2019s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Salary:The starting salary for the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 is $40,391/year, and the hiring salary for the CSEA salary grade (SG) 8. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-10 (starting salary of $45,081). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11 (starting salary of $47,695) without further examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information, see Advanced Placement below. The candidate appointed at the Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated

Created: 2025-11-12