About the role#
The Division of Classification and Compensation manages the position classification and compensation plan for New York State. This work ensures fairness and helps the State retain talent. As an intern, you will draft job title specifications and classification standards. These documents serve as the foundation for recruitment, employee development, and performance evaluation. You will work 16 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
What you'll do#
- Analyze job duties and summarize data.
- Review classification standards and recommend revisions to scope, format, and content.
- Draft and edit classification standards to align with Division guidelines.
- Develop and maintain information on classification standards for internal and external audiences.
- Assist staff with research and analysis activities.
- Maintain records and files of your work.
What you'll need#
- You must be a United States citizen or a foreign national eligible to work in the United States.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must be currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution.
- You must be enrolled in a New York State college or university, or be a New York State resident attending a school outside the state.
- You must have completed at least one year of study at a degree-granting college or university.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or the letter grade equivalent.
- Preferred candidates have junior status or higher, strong computing skills, and clear oral and written communication abilities.
- Please clearly indicate in your resume how you meet these minimum requirements.
Location & details#
- This role is located at Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1, Albany, NY.
- This is an on-site, temporary, part-time position.
About New York State
New York State operates as a government administration entity. It manages public services and policy implementation across the region. The organization maintains its primary office at 123 William Street in New York. It employs over 4,000 staff members to carry out its administrative functions.
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