New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Latham, New York, United States
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Pay Range
$36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr
Minimum Qualifications 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, 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. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current NYS employee eligible for transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations;
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
55-B/C Candidates: Please include your letter of eligibility with your application.
Duties
Open, review, and sort incoming mail.
Compile returns and documents accurately for processing and scanning.
Maintain electronic and hard copy of records and files.
Operate office equipment such as printer, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment.
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, as well as processing and workflow systems.
Manipulate an alphanumeric keyboard and operate a PC to navigate various computer systems and applications to enter, retrieve, and compile information and data; prepare forms and reports accurately and timely.
Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations; perform with the highest level of integrity, acting within the Department’s code of conduct, state ethics laws, and department policies.
Additional Comments Due to the nature of this position, newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute. After the specified training period, employees may be allowed to submit a telecommuting application in accordance with the Department’s policy and subject to management approval.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Administrative and Customer Service
Industries Government Administration
Equal Opportunity Statement New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws.
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Pay Range
$36,232.00/yr - $44,828.00/yr
Minimum Qualifications 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, 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. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current NYS employee eligible for transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations;
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
55-B/C Candidates: Please include your letter of eligibility with your application.
Duties
Open, review, and sort incoming mail.
Compile returns and documents accurately for processing and scanning.
Maintain electronic and hard copy of records and files.
Operate office equipment such as printer, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment.
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, as well as processing and workflow systems.
Manipulate an alphanumeric keyboard and operate a PC to navigate various computer systems and applications to enter, retrieve, and compile information and data; prepare forms and reports accurately and timely.
Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations; perform with the highest level of integrity, acting within the Department’s code of conduct, state ethics laws, and department policies.
Additional Comments Due to the nature of this position, newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute. After the specified training period, employees may be allowed to submit a telecommuting application in accordance with the Department’s policy and subject to management approval.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Administrative and Customer Service
Industries Government Administration
Equal Opportunity Statement New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws.
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