Administrative Assistant 2 - VID 221261

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Date Posted 08/05/26

Applications Due08/17/26

Vacancy ID221261

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AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleAdministrative Assistant 2 - VID 221261

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $56807 to $72429 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-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 Corning Tower, 36th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description About the Role

The Receptionist will provide support to the Executive Division by being the first point of contact on the Executive floor. Candidate must have a friendly, welcoming, and professional demeanor. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Responsible for greeting and announcing visitors for both the Executive and Legal Services Divisions as well as providing general administrative support to the Executive Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Register and greet visitors to the Executive and Legal Services offices.
• Daily management of OGS Webmaster shared email inbox.
• Receive general phone calls from the Executive Chamber and provide information or forward as needed.
• Open, log, track, and distribute all correspondence received by mail for the Executive Division.
• Manage distribution of OGS Webstore purchased items.
• Monitor office supply inventory and communicate needs for replenishments.
• Oversee conference room calendars to ensure requests are responded to and prioritized by need.
• Manage mileage log and parking placards for fleet vehicles.
• Submit requests for facilities maintenance through the internal agency online portal.
• Work closely with and provide back-up support for the Executive Assistants in the Executive Division.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor.

About OGS

New York State Office of General Services (OGS) provides essential support services for State government operations, including Executive Agencies, Authorities, State Legislature, Judiciary, eligible nonprofits, school districts, and public authorities. Learn more about our agency at https://ogs.ny.gov/about-us and read our strategic plan at https://ogs.ny.gov/strategic-plan

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; and three years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office.

Substitutions:

Certification (e.g. IAAP Certified Administrative Professional), diploma or associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology can substitute for two years of experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE: This position is a confidential phi-tagged, non-competitive position. Once appointed, you serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and the Governor without gaining tenure.

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

Name Human Resources/JM

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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