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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/28/26
Applications Due06/08/26
Vacancy ID216930
NY HELPNo
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleStudent Assistant - Counsels Office
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $16.58 to $16.58 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12235
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 is seeking a Student Assistant to work at their headquarters in Albany, NY. This position performs a variety of duties in support of the Counsel's Office and will provide a wide range of services supporting departmental programs within the Divisions of Land and Water Resources, Food Safety and Inspection, Plant Industry and Animal Industry.
Duties include but are not limited to preparing legal analysis, memoranda, guidance, and position statements related to issues involving agricultural districts, food safety, invasive species and animal and plant diseases. The Student Assistant will help with FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests, regulations, administrative guidelines, Notice of Intents, litigation papers, administrative warrants, and conservation easements. The Student Assistant will perform duties that are both of legal and paralegal nature.
Candidates must have excellent writing and research skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Westlaw.
The Student Assistant is a temporary position beginning immediately, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. for approximately 6-8 weeks. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications Student Intern Program - Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility
To be considered for the New New York Leaders: Student Intern Program, students must:
Professional Skills
A student intern should have the following skills:
Applicants may come from any academic discipline. Candidates must be available to work at assigned New York State offices. Opportunities are available statewide.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Debbie Leo
Telephone 5184573216
Fax
Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
Street 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12235
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:
Please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application.
If you have any questions, please contact 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.
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