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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/02/26

Applications Due10/13/26

Vacancy ID226208

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) (NY HELPS) - VID 226208

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.13 to $18.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 25 Tibbits Ave.

City Green Island

StateNY

Zip Code12183

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
• Answer telephone and give information to callers, take messages, and transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail including small packages or other materials and answer routine inquiries.
• Create, modify, maintain, and process records and transactions using the State Surplus Property Database (SSP) as well as the NYS Store’s online site.
• Advertise surplus items on the intranet and track status;
• Gather information and correspond with the public regarding questions on items offered for sale.
• Process agency transfers, review storage receipts and communicate with warehouse staff.
• Perform periodic physical inventory counts to verify the accuracy of surplus items in the State Surplus Database (SSP).
• Operate various communication systems such as telephones and computers; and keep records of such communications.
• Work professionally and effectively with various state agencies, municipalities, and the general public. Refer inquiries as necessary.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications to perform other related duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/ALG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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