• Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)

    New York State Civil Service (Canton, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Health, Department of

     

    Title Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) - 6563

     

    Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

     

    Salary Range From $15.50 to $15.50 Hourly

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Temporary

     

    Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 0%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 37.50

     

    Workday

     

    From 8:30 AM

     

    To 4:30 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? No

     

    County St Lawrence

    Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Canton District Office

    58 Gouverneur Street

     

    City Canton

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 13617

     

    Duties Description Seasonal Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) staff support the mission of CEH by performing a variety of administrative functions during New York State’s summer season and beyond. Positions assist CEH district office environmental health staff by performing a variety of critical administrative support functions such as answering office telephones, triaging calls, sorting and distributing mail, filing documents, maintaining office file systems, and performing data entry. A seasonal Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) role provides interested individuals with the ability to gain real world experience in the field of public health through on-the-job training. Flexible opportunities begin in early May and extend through September 2025.

     

    Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this position. However, prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service keyboarding test that demonstrates ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be interested in exploring a career in public/environmental health; ability to work independently and as part of a team; effective problem-solving skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other computer programs as needed.

     

    Additional Comments Temporary, seasonal, full-time, competitive appointment opportunity. A rate increase to $15.97/hour is pending fiscal approval.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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

     

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

     

    Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Seasonal2025/OA1/CTN/6563

     

    Telephone 518-486-1812

     

    Fax 518-473-3395

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12237

     

    Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference MRF/Seasonal2025/OA1/CTN/6563 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Seasonal2025/OA1/CTN/6563, 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.