Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/18/25
Applications Due: 09/01/25
Vacancy ID: 195640
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyState, Department of
TitleOffice Assistant 3
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $56506 to $68360 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12231
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Office Assistant 3 duties in the Division of Licensing Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise Customer Service staff responsible for answering customer inquiries for over 38 occupational licenses.
• Assist staff with more difficult inquiries.
• Provide support to customers as needed.
• Monitor unit workflow.
• Conduct and oversee staff training.
• Prepare and maintain customer service resource documents.
Minimum Qualifications REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of State employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Office Assistant 3, if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Office Assistant 3 eligible list for the Albany location if one exists.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
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.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. (SC)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources / SC
Telephone 518-472-2752
Fax 518-402-3656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
Suite 1150
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on ApplyingIf 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.
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