NY HELP Yes

Agency General Services, Office of

Title Administrative Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 179001

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 11

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $39215 to $56743 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-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 SP, P1-South, Dock J

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Duties Description • Oversee and assist all aspects of the Screening Room and Dockmaster operations.• Oversee and assist with stockroom inventory tracking and distribution.• Refer, monitor, and track status of program activities.• Update and maintain files, reports, and performance data.• Answer phone inquiries, respond to questions, and relay messages accordingly.• Efficiently utilize program databases, applications, and Microsoft Office Suite.• Maintain and operate various types of Mail Center equipment including scanning, metering, and postage machines.• Assist in reviewing and revising policy and procedures manuals.• Perform a full range of supervisory activities.• Perform other tasks in other mail centers as required.Operational Needs:• Ability to bend, lift, stand, and walk for long periods of time.• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level* based on their experience, certification, and education. Required Experience: Experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. The selected candidate must pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates the ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy by completion of probation.*Administrative Assistant level requirements:• Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 (equated to SG-08): Six months of required experience. • Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 (equated to SG-10): One year of required experience.• Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11: Two years of required experience OR IAAP Certified Administrative Professional OR associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology. Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

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.

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Name Human Resources/SP

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 Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.