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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/09/20

Applications Due02/02/20

Vacancy ID77751

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleOffice Assistant 1, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $31245 to $38651 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Compressed work week allowed within normal operating hours Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have permanent status as an Office Assistant 1, G-6, and eligible for a lateral transfer, OR be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

**Candidates reachable on the Office Assistant 1 Civil Service eligible list will be canvassed as appropriate and should not respond to this posting. This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities.**

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Office Assistant 1, G-6, position in the Office of Financial Management, Consolidated Business Office. The Consolidated Business Office is responsible for consolidated cash management, purchasing, vouchering, contract and payroll services for OMH Central Office and 24 OMH psychiatric facilities. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Open and distribute incoming mail, both paper and electronic.

Review documentation received from vendors and facilities for accuracy and completeness, and distribute to appropriate staff for processing.

Enter requisitions and/or purchase orders into the Statewide Financial System.

Verify scanned vouchers for accuracy.

Maintain access database.

Respond to phone and/or email queries and refer to appropriate individual for resolution.

Perform other clerical duties as necessary and serve as back-up for other clerical staff.

Additional Comments The Consolidated Business Office is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Guaranteed covered parking with exclusive employee entrance to office areas is available for $5/month.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

Name Kimberly Chapman

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #77751 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.

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