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Junior Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Location
95 Franklin St., Buffalo
Posting Date
Closing Date
Salary Range
Starting: $ 46,546 Annually (1/1/23)
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ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

VACANCY NOTICE

Junior Administrative Assistant - Position # 51012501 ** Temporary

Rath Building Mon-Fri Days

Starting Annual Salary (1/1/23): $ 46,546 (CSEA Job Grade 7)

*Civil Service Competitive position, exam date to be determined. Selection for permanent appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.*

The Erie County Department of Public Works Operations Division is seeking an individual to perform routine administrative and clerical tasks in a County department. The incumbent performs clerical, record keeping and receptionist duties under the direct supervision of a more senior employee. Supervision may be exercised over lower level clerical employees. Does related work as required.

  • Assists clerically in the operation of the department;
  • Assists in the coordination, administratively, of the functions of the department with other departments;
  • Assists in the preparation of budgetary requests and other financial matters of the department;
  • Provides routine technical assistance and acts in an advisory capacity on varied matters;
  • Participates in preparing and maintaining financial, statistical, personnel and other records;
  • Assists in the preparation of reports;
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures for assigned department;
  • Composes routine letters and correspondence;
  • Compiles statistics of departmental activities;
  • Supervises and assists in departmental purchasing activities and supply requisitioning;
  • Schedules meetings and appointments for assigned administrator(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of satisfactory administrative or para-professional experience in accounting, public administration, financial management or closely related field; or:

B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of satisfactory administrative or para-professional experience in accounting, public administration, personnel administration, financial management or closely related field; or:

C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, application and resume by January 6, 2023 to:

Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk

95 Franklin Street - Rm. 604

 Buffalo, New York 14202

Tina.Bakowski@erie.gov

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity