Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/11/26
Applications Due: 09/22/26
Vacancy ID: 223723
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) (NY HELPS) (Mail Services & Rapid Copy)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $37862 to $46843 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Academic Year 7:00am-3:00pm (Summers 7:00am-3:00pm) ½ hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Mail Services & Rapid Copy)
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Office Assistants perform office support and clerical work to meet the
requirements of agency programs. Such work may consist of, but is not limited to: data entry; math or calculations; mail, supply, and inventory-related tasks; keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones; completing forms; assisting customers; creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables; and other related activities. This work is accomplished in accordance with applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
Minimum Qualifications 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):
Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Beginning Office Assistant Exam List OR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail), or in a title eligible to transfer to Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) OR
Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail
May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.
Candidates seeking consideration based on exam list eligibility must also respond to the active University at Albany canvass for this specific title
OPERATING NEEDS:
Ability to sort, pick up, and deliver mail.
Possession of a valid NYS Driver's License.
Ability to assist motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items.
Ability to do moderate to heavy physical labor (lifting approximately 25 lbs.).
Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=204741
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below)
Address
Street University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=204741
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