New York State Education Department
Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-67/40247
New York State Education Department, Albany, New York, United States
Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) – Box OSEA-67/40247
Pay Range Base pay range: $42,641.00/yr – $51,017.00/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 – Non‑Competitive
One year of clerical experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 2.
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG‑7 or higher deemed eligible for Section 70.1 transfer.
For current State employees: one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Conditions of Employment
This will be a permanent competitive appointment, a permanent non‑competitive appointment, or a temporary provisional appointment.
Provisional candidates must take the examination for Office Assistant 2 when it is next offered and must remain on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and be subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect salary, insurance, and other benefits.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $52,413 based on annual performance advances.
Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.
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‑67/40247) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify 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 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 (PEF/CSEA) and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually (M/C); Annual professional leave 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 (best‑managed and best‑funded plan); 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Government Administration
Location Albany, NY
Contact Email oseajobs@nysed.gov
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Pay Range Base pay range: $42,641.00/yr – $51,017.00/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 – Non‑Competitive
One year of clerical experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 2.
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG‑7 or higher deemed eligible for Section 70.1 transfer.
For current State employees: one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Conditions of Employment
This will be a permanent competitive appointment, a permanent non‑competitive appointment, or a temporary provisional appointment.
Provisional candidates must take the examination for Office Assistant 2 when it is next offered and must remain on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and be subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect salary, insurance, and other benefits.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $52,413 based on annual performance advances.
Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.
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‑67/40247) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify 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 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 (PEF/CSEA) and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually (M/C); Annual professional leave 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 (best‑managed and best‑funded plan); 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Government Administration
Location Albany, NY
Contact Email oseajobs@nysed.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr