Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleOffice Assistant 3

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $56506 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12235

Job Specifics

Duties Description Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Office Assistant 3 in their Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services to work in Albany, NY. The Office Assistant 3 will be responsible for performing more complex administrative duties, in addition to any tasks typically handled by Office Assistants 1 and 2. This position is essential for supporting various objectives of the Division. The incumbent in this role will carry out activities that span across a broad scope and support high-level staff within the Division.

The Office Assistant 3, G-14, is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Salary:
The starting salary for the Office Assistant 3 is $56,506/year, and the hiring salary for the CSEA salary grade (SG) 14. The candidate appointed 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 CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent in their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-14 job rate salary of $68,630/year!

Benefits:
This is a CSEA-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, paid parental leave, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!.

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

Minimum Qualifications 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 you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

Minimum Qualifications:
You may be eligible for appointment to this position if you meet any of the following minimum qualifications.

Reassignment Qualifications: You must be a current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as an Office Assistant 3, G-14; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.


Non-Competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer interested and qualified promotion candidates, the agency may at its discretion nominate a qualified employee for a non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive Promotion Minimum Qualifications: One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional**** title allocated to Grade 7 or higher.

****Only paraprofessional titles in an office environment will be considered qualifying. Service in a direct care title is not qualifying experience.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Office Assistant 3, G-14: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant 2, Legal Assistant 1, Office Assistant 3 Calculations, Payroll Examiner 1, Program Aide, or Tax Compliance Representative 1.

Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.

Provisional Appointment: If there is no appropriate eligible list of at least three people willing to accept permanent appointment for this geographic location, the Department may nominate a qualified person for a provisional appointment under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Appointment Minimum Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional* title allocated to Grade 7 or higher.

Examples of qualifying titles are Accountant Aide, Agency Program Aide, Appointments Examiner 1, Business Document Specialist 1, Legal Assistant 1, Office Assistant 2, Payroll Assistant, and Program Aide.

Examples of non-qualifying titles are Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Direct Support Assistant, Food Service Worker 2, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Security Services Assistant 2, Youth Support Assistant, and Youth Support Specialist.

To view a list of qualifying titles visit:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/31183010qualifying.cfm

Additional Comments

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Amy Sacco

Telephone 5184573216

Fax

Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12235

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, you must copy and paste the link below into your web browser. This link will lead you to our online employment application: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78859e95f8538e019659c5a0ed725c&source=&lang=en

Please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Parisian in the Division of Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.