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Assistant Personnel Analyst
Description of Duties
This is an entry-level professional position designed to familiarize employees with the policies, practices and procedures of a central personnel office, or of the personnel section of a large government department or agency. Work is performed under the general supervision of a senior personnel employee or other administrative staff member, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, Civil Service Law and local rules and regulations. This position differs from parallel positions in the Personnel Technician series in that the latter career series is restricted to use in the Civil Service/Personnel Office. Supervision is not typically a responsibility of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus either:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree, plus two (2) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in professional personnel activities including interviewing, recruitment, selection, labor or employee relations, position classification, or staff development and training; OR,
- Four (4) years full time or its part time equivalent* experience in a clerical or secretarial position in a personnel department involving either independent responsibility for the performance of duties in support of a staff engaged in activities described in (B) or for the supervision of a clerical unit which supports the activities described in (B); OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
NOTE: College level education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience under (C).
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in NYS, or otherwise demonstrate your ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
