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Management Assistant
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:
- Five (5) years of paid full time or its part time equivalent***** professional* experience** responsible for project or program management***, office management***; or program or project development and implementation; ****OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree, plus three (3) years of professional experience as defined in A above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's or Master’s degree, plus one (1) year of professional experience as defined in A above; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B, and C above.
*professional experience for the purpose of these minimum qualifications does not include secretarial, clerical, reception or teller-type duties.
** all qualifying experience will have constituted the main focus or major component of your job.
*** management experience for the purpose of these minimum qualifications is defined as having complete control over an organizational unit, or providing direction and guidance to staff in the activities of an office, project or program. Examples of unacceptable experience include, but are not limited to, interviewing, conducting research, or assessing program eligibility.
**** project or program for the purpose of these minimum qualifications is defined as an organized group of activities performed to accomplish a specific goal or carry out policy aimed at improving or changing existing conditions, practices or procedures.
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 have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
