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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/12/17

Applications Due10/03/17

Vacancy ID43761

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSecretary 2 (Open to NYS employees only), Box P12-1694/66007

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $49083 to $61300 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of Instructional Support

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Secretary 2.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also be able to pass a typing proficiency exam.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Secretary 2 position in the Office of Instructional Support. This Office coordinates policies and initiatives related to accountability, assessment, bilingual education, curriculum & instruction, data systems & educational technology and special education in New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the calendar for the Deputy Commissioner, which involves scheduling many high priority meetings and rescheduling on short notice; prepare meeting materials as necessary;
• Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports for the Deputy Commissioner;
• Review all travel and procurement requests for Deputy Commissioner approval;
• Serve as a team leader among the Offices of Accountability, State Assessment, Bilingual Education & World Languages, Curriculum & Instruction, Data Systems & Educational Technology and Special Education, including establishing procedures and communication protocols;
• Serve as key liaison with other offices within the Department;
• Provide technical assistance to callers and direct phone calls to the appropriate offices;
• Coordinate work schedules within the office to ensure adequate coverage;
• Assign, track and ensure timely responses to requests for information and completion of assignments from the Board of Regents and Commissioner's offices;
• Prepare letters, documents and reports, including formatting, proofreading, and distributing;
• Assist with preparation of presentations for Board of Regents meetings and other public forums; and
• Supervise office staff, as appropriate, and ensure staff are informed of office procedures.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $61,300 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 3, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1694/66007) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 3, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1694/66007) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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