Office Assistant - Binghamton

Position: Office Assistant ILocation: Region 5 - Binghamton, NY

Category: 3 (USW)

Salary: $41,871.00 – Hiring Rate (minimum) $54,589.00 – Step 5 (maximum)PEF retains the right to increase the starting salary based on experience. Interested members of staff are invited to submit their resume in writing to:

Office of Human Resources: Public Employees Federation1168-70 Troy-Schenectady RoadPO Box 12414 Albany, NY 12212-2414or by e-mail to HR@PEF.orgQualifications and job description are attached.

Position Title: Office Assistant IDepartment: All Departments

Position Summary: Performs secretarial work of a complex nature for an elected official, department head and/or professional staff; general office functions; and performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures, business English, spelling and punctuation; ability to deal effectively with membership and elected officials; demonstrated competency in accurate word processing skills; shorthand skills if necessary for particular position. Legal Office Assistants in the Legal Department must pass Notary Public test. Key Functions: Answers phone, providing and receiving information concerning matters related to the employing department. Types letters, narrative and statistical reports, minutes, agendas etc. Composes and prepares routine correspondence for signature. Establishes and maintains a variety of files and records. Maintains control files of ongoing projects. May receive and resolve membership complaints. May independently prepare correspondence and recurring reports for supervisor's signature. Coordinates some office functions with other PEF departments and/or offices. May take part in the training/orientation of new employees. Arranges for meetings and conferences and may take notes. Other related duties as assigned. Consistent and reliable attendance. Identifies essential function/fundamental job duty. Rev. 12.2023