New York State Education Department
Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-61/06075
New York State Education Department, Model City, New York, United States
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Base pay range: $42,641.00/yr – $51,017.00/yr.
Duties 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 NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment) it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.
One year of clerical experience.
Current State employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Reassignment candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c service as an Office Assistant 2.
Section 70.1 Transfer candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c service in a title SG‑7 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Application Qualified candidates should e‑mail their resume and letter of interest by
October 31, 2025
to
oseajobs@nysed.gov . Include the Box number (OSEA‑61/06075) in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by SED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Opportunities for telecommuting.
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
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Base pay range: $42,641.00/yr – $51,017.00/yr.
Duties 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 NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment) it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.
One year of clerical experience.
Current State employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Reassignment candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c service as an Office Assistant 2.
Section 70.1 Transfer candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c service in a title SG‑7 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Application Qualified candidates should e‑mail their resume and letter of interest by
October 31, 2025
to
oseajobs@nysed.gov . Include the Box number (OSEA‑61/06075) in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by SED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Opportunities for telecommuting.
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
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