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AgencyCommission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC)

TitleAdministrative Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $67500 to $83500 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt 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 New York

Street Address TBD

City Manhattan

StateNY

Zip Code10006

Duties Description The Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct’s (CPC) attorneys and investigators as they conduct confidential investigations into allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Deputy Director of Investigations. Duties of Administrative Assistant will include, but will not be limited to:

- Providing direct administrative support to office staff including creating, scanning, and organizing electronic files;

- Answering the main phoneline;

- Intaking confidential complaints submitted to the CPC, completing mail log and preparing acknowledgment letters;

- Proofreading and editing confidential internal materials;

- Proofreading and editing external materials;

- Assisting the attorneys with additional correspondence and investigative and hearing preparation;

- Assisting in special projects as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate; and

- Tracking and processing expenses and travel documentation.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree and one year of specialized experience. Substitutions for Bachelor’s degree include four years of specialized experience or an Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience.

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

- A strong eye for detail,
- Proficiency in proofreading,
- Ability to perform audio transcriptions,
- Ability to manage complex and highly confidential information,
- And capability to multitask and work on projects for multiple teams.

Additional Comments The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct is an independent State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties.

Pursuant to Judiciary Law §§ 499-a – 499-j, the Commission has the authority to review and investigate the conduct of prosecutors to determine whether any prosecutorial conduct violates state law or court rules. Under the statute, the Commission is authorized to conduct a full range of investigative functions, including holding hearings, subpoenaing witnesses, requiring production of documents, conferring immunity, and transmitting findings of fact and recommendations regarding sanctions to the relevant attorney grievance committee. The Commission is also authorized to make its findings and recommendations public.

To learn more about the Commission please visit https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-commission-prosecutorial-conduct.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Human Resources at HR@cpc.ny.gov.

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

Name Kim Hayden

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobs@cpc.ny.gov

Address

Street P.O. Box 90398

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11209

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume to Kim Hayden at jobs@cpc.ny.gov. Please reference posting # 184419 on your cover letter.