About the role
Duties Description Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
As an Office Assistant 1, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:
- Data entry
- Maintaining files
- Answering phones
- Opening and sorting mail
- Scheduling meetings and interviews
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 position, but candidates–must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
OR
Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
A background check will be required.
This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.
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