Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleOffice Assistant 1 Stores/Mail
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $33157 to $41018 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as
appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) or Office Assistant 1 (Spanish Language).
55-b/c Qualification: If you are interested in this position, please submit a copy of your Department of Civil Service
eligibility letter along with your resume and a cover letter. Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment
program 55-c can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/dpm/c55.cfm
Duties Description Department Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries.
If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you.
To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/
Job Summary:
Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Receive, pick up, deliver, open, appropriately record, time stamp, sort, and distribute mail, e-mail, or other forms of correspondence or communication, or goods, materials, or stores.
• Maintain files, correspondence, documents, records, materials, and stores pursuant to guidelines.
• Maintain various listings for mail service purposes.
• Process outgoing mail by inserting letters into envelops, sealing envelopes, and applying correct postage.
• May operate a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver mail.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Operate a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver mail.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter and resume to the system. If you are a 55-bc candidate, please include your eligibility letter. Our online employment application can be found here: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html
The deadline to apply is February 16, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Osa in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov