Job Information
New York State Civil Service Student Assistant - Grown and Certified in Albany, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of
Title Student Assistant - Grown and Certified
Occupational Category No Preference
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $16.10 to $16.10 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 20-30
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12235
Minimum Qualifications Student Intern Program - Eligibility Requirements:EligibilityTo be considered for the New New York Leaders: Student Intern Program, students must:• Be a United States citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States• Be 18 years of age or older• Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university, or graduate program outside of New York State*• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program), or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalentProfessional SkillsA student intern should have the following skills:• Analytical and evaluative skills• Interpersonal and communication skills• Organizational skills, efficiency, and flexibility• Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email software, internet searching, and other programs
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 in their Agricultural Development Division at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. This Student Assistant will perform numerous tasks related to the New York State Grown & Certified Program verification process. This program is a marketing and promotion brand of the Department, and also a critical designation in multiple food buying programs such as Nourish NY, the NYS 30% Initiative for school lunch, federal program purchasing and New York State agency purchases.This is a temporary hourly, non-competitive class position located at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, New York. This position offers the ability to work 20-30 hours/week with a flexible schedule between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Student Assistant is a PEF bargaining-unit represented position with a competitive pay rate of $16.10/hour.
Additional Comments Applicants may come from any academic discipline. Candidates must be available to work at assigned New York State offices. Opportunities are available statewide.* For Summer Internship applicants only: Attending a New York State school or being a New York State resident is not required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Amy Sacco
Telephone 518-457-3216
Fax
Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
Street 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12235
Notes on Applying Interested candidates must create a Civil Service Account and apply through the Department of Civil Service Intern Program Portal. You can view this Student Assistant posting on the Civil Service website: https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/main/viewinternship.cfm?IntID=110171&Sort=title&County=All&Agency=06000&Standing=All&Interest=All&Concentration=All&Down=Use this link to create a Civil Service account in order to access the Portal: https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/login/?tlsd=/nnyl/secure/intern/index.cfmThe deadline to apply for this internship through the portal is December 11, 2024.If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.govPursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.