Job Information
New York State Civil Service Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Albany, Vacancy ID# 181262 in Albany, New York
NY HELP Yes
Agency State, Department of
Title Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Albany, Vacancy ID# 181262
Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Duties Description The Office Assistant 2 duties in the Office of Planning, Development, and Community Infrastructure (OPDCI) will include but are not limited to the following: • Provide reception for OPDCI and answer main phone line.• Process and distributes incoming mail and emails.• Clerical and/or administrative support to OPDCI.• Maintain office schedule, office calendar and HR calendars for OPDCI.• Prepare, review and edit documents using Excel, Word and Power Point.• Prepare, process and/or track office related forms such as Doc Prep Guides, Printing and Duplication Requests, Telecommuting Applications, and Performance Evaluations.• Submit ITS tickets and help requests on behalf of new and current staff.• Prepare travel reimbursement requests for staff and submit through Statewide Financial System (SFS).• Prepare and/or review purchase requests for staff and submit through SFS.• Prepare weekly supply orders for Albany and satellite offices.• Provide clerical support to the Consistency and Contract Units as needed.• Assist with activities related to the Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) conformance and designation; Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) 60-day review and approval process; LWRP section processing.• Assist with recruitment and on-boarding activities for OPDCI.• Various duties associated with office upkeep and maintenance.• Special projects, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of clerical experience.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. 55 B/C Appointment:This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Telephone 5184742752
Fax 5184023656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on Applying If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.