Office Assistant 1 S/M

Applications Due: 09/14/2024 | Appointment Type: NY HELPS | Salary Range: From $34,152 to $42,251 Annually

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Overview

Occupational Category

Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade

Grade 06

Salary Range
From $34,152 to $42,251 Annually

Bargaining Unit

ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Employment Type

Full Time

Jurisdictional Class

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage

Workweek

Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236

Hours Per Week

37.5

Flextime Allowed

Mandatory Overtime

Compressed Workweek Allowed

Telecommuting Allowed

Qualifications

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

There are no minimum qualifications for this position, please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.

Other Ways to Qualify:

You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title,
You're eligible under the 55 b/c program,
To determine if you're current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Duties

Receive, pick up, deliver, open, appropriately record, time stamp, sort, and distribute mail, e-mail, or other forms of correspondence or communication, or goods, materials, or stores.
Maintain files, correspondence, documents, records, materials, and stores pursuant to guidelines.
Maintain various listings for mail service purposes.
Process outgoing mail by inserting letters into envelopes, sealing envelopes, and applying correct postage.
May operate a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver mail.
Receive, unload, unpack, sort, store, count, and distribute goods received, following established procedures.
Advise supervisor upon receipt of damaged goods or incomplete or incorrect shipments.
Issue and may deliver goods from stock according to procedure.
May package goods for shipment.
Take periodic physical inventory and maintain perpetual inventory records.
Keep shelves and stock clean, neat, and in proper place.

Desired Competencies

Must be able to push and pull carts, move packages, and lift mail buckets.
Attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate exceptional, value-added service to internal and external customers.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrates a positive commitment to the goals of the organization.
Constructively manages interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage a positive work environment.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.