Review Vacancy
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
TitleFacility Operations Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40193 to $49405 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive:
One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator.
OR
Two years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
Duties Description The Office of Financial Administration (OFA)is responsible for overall agency fiscal management and administering the procurement process. As the Department carries out key initiatives to transform the way services are delivered to partner agencies and to the public, this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.
The Facility Operations Assistant 2 duties The Office of Financial Administration will include but are not limited to the following:
• The Facility Operations Assistant is responsible for counting, checking, and packaging municipal test materials for each examination date. Central to the position is the preparation of materials for pick-up by UPS. This staff member also prepares and records information concerning outgoing shipments on detailed reports.
• The Operations Assistant is responsible for preparing decentralized test booklets, testing supplies, and instructions for shipment to statewide locations. In this role, the staff member counts, checks, and packs test materials for each test date.
• Staff will also be responsible for receiving and unpacking test materials when returned from examination sites in preparation for review by the Testing Administration Unit. Position will entail the audit, sorting and preparation of
materials for storage. In this role, discarded material will be properly prepared for
security scrap disposal, in line with Department procedure.
• Operations Assistant also oversees work being performed by the MVO’s to assure that procedures are being followed and answers questions and assists when needed. Staff delivers /picks up test materials for Albany area schools as backup to MVO’s, as needed.
• Staff member will also be responsible for stacking and storing security scrap in secure room in an organized manner consistent with Department procedure. Load security scrap onto security scrap truck.
• Provides backup supervisor role duties when needed.
Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Address
Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.