Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Administrative Assistant 1 positions provide excellent opportunities for advancement and growth. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. As an Administrative Assistant 1 you are the principal administrative support in an office or department performing a wide variety of administrative tasks including: Answering phones, providing information to callers, taking messages, and transferring calls as needed; Managing calendars; Creating and managing paper and electronic filing systems; Preparing correspondence; Maintaining inventory of office supplies; Arranging for office equipment maintenance and service.