The Putnam County Office of Consumer Affairs is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Secretary to the Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board.

This is an Exempt class, or "at will", appointment under NYS Civil Service Law. This incumbent of this position serves at the pleasure of the Director of Consumer Affairs and is not tested. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Work involves a wide variety of responsible clerical and record keeping duties, requiring confidentiality and use of independent judgment. Work involves considerable contact with the public and board members. Duties include clerical work and accurate recordkeeping relative to all the books and records of the Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision of others is not usually required of this position. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Prepares meeting agendas, sets up materials for Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board members and sends legal notices to newspapers;
• Prepares all meeting materials for Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board members;
• Attends all meetings of the Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board;
• Keeps complete and accurate records of all proceedings;
• Prepares minutes of the meetings;
• Answers all communications under the direction of the Chairperson;
• Sends notices of regular and special meetings;
• Sends notices of written orders of the Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board setting forth the determination or decision to applicant;
• Maintains files and corresponds for Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board members;
• Arranges for annual elections;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either

1. Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of secretarial and/or administrative experience; or
2. Completion of a post high school business or secretarial course and three (3) years of secretarial and/or administrative experience; or
3. High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of secretarial and/or administrative experience, or
4. Five (5) years of secretarial and/or administrative experience; or
5. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in a), b) and c) above.

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday – Friday

STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $46,000 (2025)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• NYS Retirement System Membership
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER