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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/23/22

Applications Due10/03/22

Vacancy ID113083

NY HELPNo

AgencyVeterans' Services, Department of

TitleAdministrative Assistant 1

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $31870 to $51410 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? No

County Albany

Street Address 2 Empire State Plaza, 17th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.

Candidates must demonstrate adequate keyboarding skills by prior service in a keyboarding title OR successful completion of a Keyboard Specialist performance test.

*Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11.

NOTE: This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered and should not respond to this posting. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility or contact OGS Human Resources for your transfer options.

Duties Description Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Provide administrative assistance with Veteran information.
• Establish work procedures, create schedules, and track daily assignments of clerical staff.
• Answer telephones, transfer calls, take messages, and provide information to callers.
• Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials.
• Compose, type, and distribute various correspondence, meeting notes, and reports.
• Create, organize, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Resolve day-to-day operational problems.
• Interact with Veterans and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
• Efficiently utilize program databases, applications, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

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

Name Human Resources/ZP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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