Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47773 to $58028 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A current New York State employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for transfer. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed. Please respond to all eligible list canvasses received.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Executive Deputy Director, the incumbent will assist the agency’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) officer and ensure compliance with Gaming Commission policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review FOIL requests, gather requested materials, and forward materials to requestors in a timely manner.
• Assist the FOIL officer in determining whether information can be released to the public and if necessary, making redactions and/or omissions from the records in accordance with FOIL.
• Provide support to the agency on all matters pertaining to the Personal Privacy Protection Law to ensure the safeguarding of confidential information. Provide constructive input in decisions where the agency must balance the need for public transparency and personal privacy.
• Organize and maintain required hardcopy and electronic files of documents released through FOIL.
• Maintain a log of all FOIL requests, including the nature of the requests, along with the resulting responses and outcomes and required timeframe of each request.
Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist the Executive Office in tracking and review of legislation impacting the Commission.
• Conduct research under the direction of Executive staff.
• Provide review and analysis of Commission policies and procedures.
Additional Comments Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov
Address
PO Box 7500
Notes on ApplyingThe NYS Gaming Commission has several vacancies for which we are currently recruiting. Please specify the title and Vacancy ID number in the subject line of your email or fax submission. Email submissions are preferred.
Please submit a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Legal Assistant 1 and include the Vacancy ID number. Please include your Civil Service title and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.