Administrative Assistant (24-18)

NEW YORK DIVISION OF THE BUDGET
Albany, New York United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $51,920 - $65,219 USD
  • Salary Top:65219
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Job Description

    Administrative Assistant

    Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State

    Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest

    government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and

    services.

    We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. The successful candidate will provide overall

    office management and administrative activities.

    Responsibilities

    • Schedule/plan meetings, for the Unit Head, Assistant Unit Head, and others in the unit as necessary, with others in DOB, the Executive Chamber, the Legislature, agencies, advocacy organizations, and prospective employees, among others.

    • Field/answer inquires and route calls, emails, and “snail” mail for the Unit Head, Assistant Unit Head, and others in the unit as necessary.

    • Support onboarding/offboarding of unit employees and ensure that all employees, including current unit staff, have appropriate workstations, computers, phones, and other equipment.

    • Ensure that the unit has adequate office supplies, issues with functionality of printers and other shared technology are addressed, and issues with office space (e.g., windows, heat/AC, lights) are promptly resolved.

    • Plan and manage the intake, organization, and distribution of documents, such as budget-making materials.

    • Type and format documents for use by the Unit Head and Assistant Unit Head, and others in the unit as necessary.

    • Coordinate the routing and completion of assignments for the unit.

    • Maintain and update electronic files, DOB distribution lists, and provide other necessary administrative duties to manage the unit’s work and processes.

    • Inventory/track status of unit briefing memos.

    • Manage unit-wide work schedule and vacation schedule calendars.

    • Utilize DOB/State applications to validate bill memos, route transactions, financial system journal entries, and agency spending requests in coordination with Unit Head or Assistant Heads approval.

    Qualifications

    The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must enjoy working

    in a fast-paced team environment that is focused on creating positive results and outcomes. The candidate must

    be able to work proficiently in the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and learn to use other

    State financial and personnel management databases and software. Administrative support experience in a

    Salary: $51,920 - $65,219 Reference #24-18

    similar capacity is strongly desired. Occasionally, overtime may be required on evenings and weekends during

    times of peak workload.

    Benefits of Working at DOB

    Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html.

    Experience of Working at DOB

    Entry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.

    How to Apply

    To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the Online Employment Application and select “Administrative Assistant” as the Title Applying For. Applications are held in DOB’s resume database for three months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities. If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact personnel@budget.ny.gov.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

    The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of

    color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do

    not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran

    status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

    We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special

    need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to personnel@budget.ny.gov.

    Executive Order 161

    Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form,

    that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the

    applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before

    such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • New York State Division of the Budget
    • New York State Division of the Budget

    Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB is positioned in the center of New York State government and develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest State government budgets in the country. Work at DOB is high-impact public service, with engagement in the full spectrum of policy areas. DOB’s fast-paced, dynamic environment is geared to respond to emerging challenges and improve government services for the benefit of New Yorkers.

    We are located in Albany, which has grown over the past four centuries from a small Dutch settlement on the Hudson River to New York State’s capital city in the heart of burgeoning Tech Valley. The State Capitol– the historic centerpiece of New York State – is home to the Budget Division.

    Our work demands strong analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Budget and Policy Analysts analyze State agency operations; develop budgetary and policy recommendations; evaluate proposed legislation; negotiate with legislative staff; monitor revenues and expenditures; and advise the Governor on fiscal matters.

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