Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $59808 to $74695 Annually
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 you’ll 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 (AGM) is seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant to support our Executive Office in Albany, NY. The Administrative Assistant will act independently, providing high-level and confidential administrative/secretarial support services to the Department’s Executive Team. This selected candidate will be responsible for setting priorities based on a review of the work, the direction of the executive team, and their knowledge of the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Specific duties may include but are not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining the Executive Team's calendars; making travel arrangements and preparing travel vouchers; arranging conferences including assembling and coordinating background materials for meetings and conferences and ensuring attendees are notified of meeting logistics; attending various meetings and preparing a summary of the meetings' conclusions or agreed-upon courses of action; transmitting instructions from the Executive Office to appropriate staff orally, in writing, or electronically and follows up to see that instructions are followed, and deadlines are met.
This position is located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets’ headquarters conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. This is a full-time, Management/Confidential (MC) position that offers a competitive salary range of $59,808 - $74,695 per year and a 37.5-hour workweek, Monday-Friday.
Minimum Qualifications Appointment Process and Minimum Qualifications:
This Administrative Assistant position is in the Exempt Class within the NYS Civil Service Merit System. Section 41(1) of the Civil Service Law provides that the Exempt Class shall include "all other offices or positions for which the Civil Service Commission has determined it is not practicable to fill by competitive or non-competitive examination." These positions are not tenure-bearing and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Approval for appointment to this position will go through the Budget Director Approval (BDA) process, including a fingerprint background check.
Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience as an Administrative Assistant to a director or executive-level professional. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be proficient in the Microsoft Office products, highly organized, have excellent communication, and exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
Additional Comments Benefits:
Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive health insurance options, free dental and vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 8 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 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
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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/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78839e99cae8710199ee3e3bb72332&specialization=
Please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application. The deadline to apply is 10/26/2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.