Office Assistant 1 Job at NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

Overview

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Base pay range

$36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr

Duties Description

This position is for OPWDD's Central Office Human Resources office. This includes a full range of clerical duties including but not limited to the following:

• Answering phones, directing callers, taking messages.
• Maintaining office scheduling and event calendar.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail/correspondence, electronic or hard copy.
• Setting up and maintaining filing and tracking systems for electronic and hard copy correspondence, documents, records, and other materials.

• Operating office equipment such as copiers, scanners, and telephones.
• Managing an inventory of office supplies including making orders as needed.
• Inputting data into systems for processing or tracking.
• Providing backup to other office staff.
• Other projects and clerical duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Open Competitive: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website.

• 55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS: Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

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. You do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status.

Other notes:

• 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.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• 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 for information and RA forms.
• Benefits include savings programs, health care coverage, paid holidays and leave, retirement, and professional development opportunities. See the employer sites for details.

EEO Statement: OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Government Administration