Review Vacancy
TitleOffice Assistant 1 Stores and Mail (NY HELPS)- 12940
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $35177 to $43521 Annually
Street Address Wadsworth Center, Division of Laboratory Operations, Mail, Receiving and Asset Management
Empire State Plaza, Biggs Laboratory
Duties Description Under direct supervision, the incumbent will provide direct support to Mail, Receiving, and Asset Management at the Wadsworth Center. Responsibilities include receiving shipments containing supplies, equipment, samples/specimens, dangerous goods, and live animals. Process these items both manually and using an electronic purchasing system. Process outgoing correspondence and packages using postage machines and FedEx Ship Manager, as well as any other methods required. The incumbent will also assist with shipping supplies and test kits for the wastewater program. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail G-6, OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent- permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade-4 or above and eligible for transfer to an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail, Grade-6 under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Public Candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Beginning Office Assistant eligible list#26-711 with a score of 100 or higher, OR qualified 55 b/c candidate.
NYHELPS: There are no minimum education or experience requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidate must have experience working in a fast paced environment working as part of a team. Candidate must be able to lift items in excess of 50lbs and have experience utilizing pallet moving equipment.
Additional Comments Permanent, Competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
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...
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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
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Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/OA1SM/12940
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
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 MPP/OA1SM/12940 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/OA1SM/12940, 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. Resumes will be accepted until April 10, 2025.