DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves the responsibility for gathering, updating, coordinating and releasing information as it pertains to the efforts of the Ulster County Tourism Office. The employee assists in the promotion and publicizing of the Ulster County tourism industry and the efforts of the Office of Tourism. An incumbent is responsible for compiling and disseminating current information on tourism attractions, events and ancillary services. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Tourism and other administrative managers with sufficient leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in the details of the work. Supervision is not normally a function of this position.  Does related work as required.

 FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and methods; working knowledge of current windows-based and web-based office software applications; working knowledge of publicity principles, practices, terminology and methods; ability to prepare correspondence and reports; ability to acquire a knowledge of agency policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to meet and deal with the public; clerical aptitude; initiative; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

    A.      Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Science, Marketing or closely related field and one (1) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent clerical work experience; OR 

    B.      Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent clerical work experience; OR

    C.      An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

 Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

 IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS. 

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.