• Student Assistant

    New York State Civil Service (Albany, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Criminal Justice Services, Division of

     

    Title Student Assistant

     

    Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

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

     

    Salary Range From $16 to $28 Hourly

     

    Employment Type Part-Time

     

    Part-time Percent 0%

     

    Appointment Type Temporary

     

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 0%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week Up to 16 hours

     

    Workday

     

    From 8 AM

     

    To 4 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? Yes

     

    County Albany

     

    Street Address 80 South Swan Street

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12210

     

    Duties Description The Office of Public Safety (OPS) is seeking a student assistant for the Highway Safety Technology Unit (HSTU). The handling of these tasks will help the student gain professional skills while assisting OPS with special projects.The Student Assistant will assist with duties including, but not limited to:• Assist in the collection and review of data for compilation of program area reports. • Observe technicians in the process of inspection, diagnosis, repair, and certification of evidential breath test devices and speed enforcement instruments.• Assist with the filing of both electronic and hard copy records.• Assist administrative tasks including email and telephone communications with customer agencies.• Assist with the production of reports on instrument certification data for data requests.• Assist technicians with intake and movement of breath alcohol testing and speed enforcement equipment brought on-site for maintenance and certifications.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Must be a current student enrolled in a matriculating degree program and have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate would possess experience with MS Word and Excel, basic technical/mechanical skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills

     

    Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at [email protected] or (518) 485-1704.

     

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

     

    Name Cherise Watson

     

    Telephone (518) 485-6816

     

    Fax (518) 457-4000

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 80 South Swan Street

     

    Alfred E. Smith Building

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12210

     

    Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 207121 on your cover letter. DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.