Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleOffice Assistant 2 Stores/Mail (NYHELPS)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address ES&H Facilities Management

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description
• Sort incoming U.S. Mail by floor and office.
• Deliver and pick up mail and packages from PODs and offices twice daily.
• Track, sort, and deliver UPS, FedEx, DHL, and U.S. Express Mail.
• Operate postage machines to process outgoing mail by type, size, and destination.
• Process FedEx parcels using designated software.
• Conduct messenger runs using a state vehicle to the DOT Lab, Records Center (Harriman Campus), and various Albany downtown locations.
• Assist employees and customers with mailing-related issues.
• Operate mailroom equipment and machinery.
• Assist in records management duties as needed.
• Assist with surplus/warehouse operations.
• Participate in furniture moves and modifications as needed.
* Inventory control
• Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38687titles.cfm

Open Competitive: One year of experience where most work time is spent performing activities related to mail receipt, mail distribution, storage, and/or stores keeping.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in appointment to this position a permanent
appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be
an employee of the Department of Transportation and have one year of permanent competitive service as a
Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail, SG-06.

Additional Comments *This 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 of 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Toni Fusco

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Rd.

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-472 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 17, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Attn: Toni Fusco
Office of Human Resources – Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
E-mail: dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov