Student Assistant - Counsel's Office

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 05/12/26 Applications Due05/21/26 Vacancy ID215897 Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELPNo AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of TitleStudent Assistant - Counsel's Office Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $16.58 to $16.58 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 10B Airline Drive City Albany StateNY Zip Code12235 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 to work at their headquarters in Albany, NY. This position performs a variety of duties in support of the Counsel's Office and will provide a wide range of services supporting departmental programs within the Divisions of Land and Water Resources, Food Safety and Inspection, Plant Industry and Animal Industry. Duties include but are not limited to preparing legal analysis, memoranda, guidance, and position statements related to issues involving agricultural districts, food safety, invasive species and animal and plant diseases. The Student Assistant will help with FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests, regulations, administrative guidelines, Notice of Intents, litigation papers, administrative warrants, and conservation easements. The Student Assistant will perform duties that are both of legal and paralegal nature. Candidates must have excellent writing and research skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Westlaw. The Student Assistant is a temporary position beginning immediately, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. for approximately 6-8 weeks. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Minimum Qualifications Student Intern Program - Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility To 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 equivalent Professional Skills A 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 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 Debbie Leo Telephone 5184573216 Fax Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov Address Street 10B Airline Drive City Albany State NY Zip Code 12235 Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, you must copy and paste the link below into your web browser. This link will lead you to our online employment application: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78839e9de0709e019e1c92db351e70&source=&lang=en Please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.