Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/22/25
Applications Due: 09/08/25
Vacancy ID: 196139
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
TitleOffice Assistant 1 (NYHELPS)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address WA Harriman Campus
Bldg 9
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12227
Job Specifics
Duties Description • Primary for all Filing - Office filing for employee personal history files (PHF), direct deposit forms, withholding tax forms
• Printing 301s out of database for filing in PHF
• Create labels for 20010 and 20020 from preblock folder
• Run PayServ Queries and Control D reports based on the day of the pay cycle
• Mail distribution for the payroll unit
• Answer main human resources phone line (estimated 10 calls per week average)
• Track and send retirement notifications
• VRWS reconciliation monitoring and follow-up
• Miscellaneous duties as directed by management
• Assist in processing enrollment for optional retirement members, as needed
• Effectively communicate via telephone, in person, e-mail, fax and written correspondence
Minimum Qualifications The ability to fill this position is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: A budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to lateral or downward level positions within the same Department or to change line items within the same funding source; or to replace employees who have been terminated during their probationary periods. The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations; or, 55b/c eligible.
If mandatory rehiring lists exist for this title, appointment other than reassignment must be made from these lists. If there are no acceptors from these lists, appointment may be made using the following:
Eligibility for appointment:
a) New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)
b) Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status;
c) Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location;
d) Employees eligible for transfer.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: None
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 maybe 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments This position is in office only.
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Pauline Hooten
Telephone 5184572900
Fax
Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov
Address
Street WA Harriman Campus
Bldg 9
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, cover letter and transcripts. https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home
You may be contacted to provide your full Social Security Number for verification
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