Administrative Assistant
OIG is seeking an administrative assistant to provide support to the agency's attorneys, auditors, and investigators as they conduct confidential investigations into allegations of fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees and those doing business with the State.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Providing direct administrative support to office staff
- Answering main switchboard and complaint hotline calls
- Tracking and processing expenses and travel documentation
- Various office management tasks, including purchasing
- Coordinating staff and facility schedules
- Proofreading and editing internal and external materials
- Constituent correspondence and mail distribution
This position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to enter New York State service and build a strong working knowledge of a wide array of state agencies and authorities.
Minimum Qualifications :
Excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong and professional interpersonal skills for effective engagement with the public, colleagues, and local, state, and federal law enforcement partnersSound judgement and an ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and diplomacyDemonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, handle multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detailProficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and adept at learning new computer programs, including proprietary applications and law enforcement databasesPrior New York State or city government experience is helpful, though not necessaryNew York State residency is required