New York State Department of Health
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 15053
New York State Department of Health, West Oneonta, New York, United States
Overview
Office Assistant 1 position with New York State Department of Health. This role involves general correspondence and communications support in the District Office, including handling calls, voicemails, emails, and physical mail as directed.
Base pay This range is provided by New York State Department of Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr
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 voicemail box. 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 for 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 There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply.
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 Information 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 transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit 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.htm
If 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 doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov 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.
Senior/Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative, Human Resources, and Customer Service
Industries: Public Health
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Base pay This range is provided by New York State Department of Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr
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 voicemail box. 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 for 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 There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply.
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 Information 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 transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit 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.htm
If 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 doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov 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.
Senior/Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative, Human Resources, and Customer Service
Industries: Public Health
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New York State Department of Health.
Get notified about new Office Assistant jobs in
Oneonta, NY .
Note: This description has been refined to remove extraneous postings and boilerplate while preserving the original role information and context.
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