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Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) - 6951

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State of New York - Health, Department of

Albany, NY (In Person)

$47,527 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS)
  • 6951 State of New York
  • Health, Department of Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $42,641
  • $52,413 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Typing Clerical experience Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.
Duties Description The Office Assistant (OA) 2 you would supervise two or more OA 1's and directly perform the more difficult or complicated clerical processing and office support work for which substantive knowledge of the program area is required. The OA 2 would spend most of their work time performing data entry, chart compilation and/or arrangement, and tasks involving typing into computerized systems. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of clerical experience where most work time is spent performing keyboarding, data entry, chart compilation or arrangement, or various tasks involving typing into computerized systems.
Reassignment and Transfer Candidates:
Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent service as an Office Assistant 2, Grade 9; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to 70.1 transfer to Office Assistant 2, Grade 9.
Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as an Office Assistant 1, Grade 6, or office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Promotional Provisional Opportunity:
Current New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive service as an Office Assistant 1, Grade 6, or office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
Qualifying titles are available at:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/38-687010.cfm?live=false
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and to work cooperatively in a team-based setting. The incumbent will have experience working with a multi-line phone. The preferred candidate will also have experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Webex, and familiarity with using electronic databases. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent, or provisional appointment opportunity. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the
NY HELPS
program. For additional information about
NY HELPS
Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/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 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.