Administrative Assistant 1 (Trainee 1 / 2 ) (3 Positions) - NY HELPS

$39,215 - $56,743/Yr

State of New York

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Administrative Assistant 1 (Trainee 1 / 2) position at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) involves providing essential administrative support within the agency. This role is part of the NY HELPS program, allowing for non-competitive appointments. The selected candidates will assist with various clerical tasks, including handling inquiries, managing mail, maintaining inventory, and supporting special projects. The position offers opportunities for professional development through a structured traineeship program.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone and in-person inquiries from the public and route them to the appropriate program area.
• Distribute incoming mail and deliveries to the appropriate program area.
• Maintain supply inventory and order replacement office supplies with approval.
• Assist with various administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Six months of experience in administrative support, including use of office software and customer service for Trainee 1.
• One year of experience in administrative support for Trainee 2.
• Two years of experience in administrative support for Administrative Assistant 1.
• Ability to pass a keyboarding test demonstrating a rate of at least 30 words per minute with 96% accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a government or public service environment.
• Familiarity with environmental conservation topics.

Benefits

• 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