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NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 15053

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 06

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $36232 to $44828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Otsego

Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Oneonta District Office

28 Hill Street, Suite 201

City Oneonta

State NY

Zip Code 13820

Duties Description The Office Assistant (OA) 1 is responsible for facilitating general correspondence and communications. This includes forwarding calls to technical staff and managing the District Office voicemailbox. The selected candidate will be responsible for periodically checking and responding to or forwarding emails and faxes that are in the main District Office email inbox, and receiving physical mail as directed. The OA 1 will be required to mail bills, possibly assist with follow up on overdue/late bills, and assist with issuing refunds as applicable. The incumbent will also be responsible compiling and processing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and boil water requests. The OA 1 will process permits and enter data into the Environmental Health Information and Permitting System (EHIPS), and Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply. Reassignment or Transfer: Current New York State employee with permanent or contingent permanent, competitive status as an Office Assistant 1, Grade 6, OR a New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title at or above Grade 4, and deemed eligible for transfer to Office Assistant 1, Grade 6, under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Preferred Qualifications:The preferred candidate will possess strong verbal and written communications skills, and exhibit excellent organizational skills. They will have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. They will demonstrate their ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments effectively. The preferred candidates should have experience with Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Teams.

Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm 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...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.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

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/OA1/15053 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/OA1/15053, 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.