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Date Posted 08/27/26

Applications Due09/30/26

Vacancy ID222651

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 15-37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Local Programs Bureau

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Duties Description Interns may perform the following duties:

• Assist with developing and delivering presentations for Consolidated Local Streets and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Ferry Boat Program, and Emergency Relief (ER), and other federal aid trainings;
• Participate in the review and preparation of quarterly CHIPS reimbursements;
• Assist with compiling materials for monthly Regional Local Project Liaison (RLPL), ER, and CHIPS coordination calls with Regions;
• Help prepare outreach materials, guidance documents, and job aids;
• Support data entry, tracking, and reporting tasks related to program operations;
• Assist with research on program-related best practices and policy guidance;
• Attend internal team meetings and shadow Local Programs Bureau activities to gain exposure to State and Federal Aid administration.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Bernard Holloman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-323 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 9/30/2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation

Bernard Holloman

50 Wolf Road

Albany, NY 12232 Intern@dot.ny.gov

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