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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20-37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address Communications

4 Burnett Blvd

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12603

Duties Description • Help create social media content for X and monitor social media for promotional/engagement opportunities

• Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, press releases, travel advisories, media advisories, and more

• Communicate with other organizations as directed

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and basic data entry

• Assist the public information officer in preparing presentation material for public, agency and industry events

• Responsibilities may include field work, photo gathering, internal/external communications

Skills Needed:

• An educational background in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data manipulation

• Logical/critical thinking skills

• Quantitative analytical skills

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

Name Bernard Holloman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of current transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-320 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 9/20/2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Bernard Holloman
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: Intern@dot.ny.gov