Review Vacancy
TitleOffice Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) - 22048
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: One year of clerical experience.
Promotion Provisional: One year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38687titles.cfm.
Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent service as an Office Assistant 2, Grade 9, or one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title at or above the Grade 7 level, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have strong organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and WebEx.
Duties Description The Office Assistant 2 will coordinate and perform a range of operational support to the New York State’s Division of Nutrition, Division Direction unit and other programs by answering telephones, retrieving mail, photocopying, scanning, faxing, shredding, proofreading, typing, drafting letters and memos, creating, and updating spreadsheets and communicating information to team leads. They will accurately use Microsoft Word, Excel, or SharePoint to create, modify, or maintain documents in a timely and efficient manner. Additional duties will include scheduling appointments and meetings using various office tools; assisting staff by answering questions and directing staff to the appropriate place when they come to the Division Direction desk, and ensuring that basic office supplies are stocked.
Additional Comments Full-time, provisional, contingent permanent competitive, or contingent permanent non-competitive appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify transfer eligibility.
If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the NY HELPS program. NY HELPS waives Department of Civil Service examination requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/OA2/22048/DON
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Room 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/OA2/22048/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/OA2/22048/DON, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.