New York State Education Department
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-89/43164
New York State Education Department, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
New York State Education Department (NYSED) advertises openings, pay ranges, and related hiring information for Office Assistant 1 and related positions under NY HELPS. This posting includes duties, qualifications, and employment conditions, with a focus on eligibility, compensation, and application instructions.
Base pay range $36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr
Duties Description For a list of duties that this title may perform please visit:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=2581100F
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for this title include the NY HELPS program context. The posting notes that the title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment under NY HELPS, with potential conversion to competitive status in the future. The following qualification notes apply:
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1 (note: this is specific to NY HELPS and related designations).
Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Reassignment requires one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 1. Section 70.1 Transfer requires one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-04 or above deemed eligible for transfer. For transfer options, refer to the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and requires a current 55b/c eligibility letter. The following minimum qualifications apply: there are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1.
Additional Comments / Conditions of Employment This posting notes that employment may be permanent competitive, permanent non-competitive, or temporary provisional. For 55b/c appointments, eligibility verification is required. Provisional candidates must take the examination when next offered and be reachable on the resulting eligible list. Promotions and transfers may affect negotiating units, salary, and benefits. The position’s potential maximum salary is $44,828 based on annual performance advances.
Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions for positions with federal funding.
Application and Equal Opportunity Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 31, 2025 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). The resume should clearly indicate how minimum qualifications are met, and applicants must include the Box number (OSEA-89/43164) in the subject line. Do not submit links to application materials (e.g., Google Docs). Social security number may be required to confirm eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibts discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics.
Benefits Generous benefits of working for New York State include:
Holiday & Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays annually; 13 days of paid vacation in year one (increasing with years of service); 5 days of paid personal leave; 13 days of paid sick leave for PEF/CSEA and 8 days for M/C; opportunities for professional and educational leave.
Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from multiple health insurance programs; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Other Benefits: NYS pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% match; NYS Deferred Compensation and 403(b); Paid Parental Leave and Paid Family Leave; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; life insurance options.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
Related Roles
Office Assistant 1, SG-6 (NYHELPS) Item# 07271
Front Desk Receptionist (Early Childhood Center), Rensselaer, NY
Administrative Assistant 1, G-11 or Trainee 1/2, G-NS (Equated to a G-8/G-10) (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)
Administrative Assistant 1/Administrative Assistant Traineeship (NYHELPS)
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Base pay range $36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr
Duties Description For a list of duties that this title may perform please visit:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=2581100F
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for this title include the NY HELPS program context. The posting notes that the title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment under NY HELPS, with potential conversion to competitive status in the future. The following qualification notes apply:
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1 (note: this is specific to NY HELPS and related designations).
Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Reassignment requires one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 1. Section 70.1 Transfer requires one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-04 or above deemed eligible for transfer. For transfer options, refer to the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and requires a current 55b/c eligibility letter. The following minimum qualifications apply: there are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1.
Additional Comments / Conditions of Employment This posting notes that employment may be permanent competitive, permanent non-competitive, or temporary provisional. For 55b/c appointments, eligibility verification is required. Provisional candidates must take the examination when next offered and be reachable on the resulting eligible list. Promotions and transfers may affect negotiating units, salary, and benefits. The position’s potential maximum salary is $44,828 based on annual performance advances.
Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions for positions with federal funding.
Application and Equal Opportunity Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 31, 2025 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). The resume should clearly indicate how minimum qualifications are met, and applicants must include the Box number (OSEA-89/43164) in the subject line. Do not submit links to application materials (e.g., Google Docs). Social security number may be required to confirm eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibts discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics.
Benefits Generous benefits of working for New York State include:
Holiday & Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays annually; 13 days of paid vacation in year one (increasing with years of service); 5 days of paid personal leave; 13 days of paid sick leave for PEF/CSEA and 8 days for M/C; opportunities for professional and educational leave.
Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from multiple health insurance programs; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Other Benefits: NYS pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% match; NYS Deferred Compensation and 403(b); Paid Parental Leave and Paid Family Leave; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; life insurance options.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
Related Roles
Office Assistant 1, SG-6 (NYHELPS) Item# 07271
Front Desk Receptionist (Early Childhood Center), Rensselaer, NY
Administrative Assistant 1, G-11 or Trainee 1/2, G-NS (Equated to a G-8/G-10) (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)
Administrative Assistant 1/Administrative Assistant Traineeship (NYHELPS)
Note Vision of NYSED: They are exploring ways to unlock community knowledge with AI-assisted insights in articles.
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