NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is hiring: Office Assistan

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities provided pay range: $42,641.00/yr - $52,413.00/yr

Base pay range

$42,641.00/yr - $52,413.00/yr

Duties Description
The Office Assistant 2 Calculations position may be assigned to one or multiple areas of the Business Office: visa auditing and reconciling, cashiering, procurement, or accounts payable. The individuals assigned to these positions are responsible for receiving and reviewing Visa Statements from cardholders; reconciling Visa charges in the Statewide Financial System; receiving and distributing cash and checks; preparing and processing purchase requisitions; requesting and receiving quotes from vendors; processing purchase requisitions in the Statewide Financial System; processing Visa payments; ensuring purchases are made according to procedures and guidelines; ensuring invoices are submitted according to pre-established requirements; submitting invoices for payment; and compiling data for reports. The positions require extensive computer knowledge, an aptitude for working with numbers, the ability to multi-task, organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others.

Shift: Between 7:00am-3:00pm and 9:00am-5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications
Promotion: One year as an Office Assistant 1; or one year of permanent service in a clerical or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Open Competitive: One year of experience where most work time is spent performing mathematical operations, and/or clerical activities related to mathematical operations.
Competitive: You must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.

Additional Comments
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment.

• Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Mid-Hudson adjustment.
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Benefits
Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year, thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially, five (5) days paid personal leave each year, thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year.

• Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event.
• Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***