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Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27869
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An Administrative Clerk or Coordinator performs administrative work in an office. Coordinates work to support an office team. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails. May manage office staff expenses, supplies or schedules.
$46,534 / year median in New York
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Date Posted:
09/02/26
Applications Due:
09/17/26
Vacancy ID:
223014 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleOffice Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27869 Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade09 Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?
No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyOrange Street AddressMid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center 2834 Route 17M CityNew Hampton StateNY Zip Code10958 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAre you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Office Assistant 2 positions provide excellent opportunities for advancement and growth. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. As an Office Assistant 2, you will perform a wide variety of complex clerical and administrative support activities, including:
- Gathering and preparing data for reports
- Preparing letters/correspondence
- Data entry
- Reviewing forms/applications for completeness
- Coordinating and scheduling meetings
- Maintaining paper and electronic files Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program as an Office Assistant 2 if they one year of clerical experience.
OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Office Assistant 2 eligible list. OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. OR In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Office Assistant 2 at Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met. The promotion field for the Office Assistant 2 position consists of candidates that have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an: Office Assistant 1 including all language parenthetics. Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a Mid-Hudson adjustment of $2,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax745-374-8754 Email Addressmhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny Address StreetMid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center 2834 Route 17 M CityNew Hampton StateNY Zip Code10958 Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.