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NYS Department of Civil Service

Office Assistant 1, G-6 (NY HELPS) - Albany

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What they do

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.

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Job Description

Date Posted:

09/04/26

Applications Due:

09/15/26

Vacancy ID:

223235 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of TitleOffice Assistant 1, G-6 (NY HELPS) - Albany Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade06 Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $37862 to $46843 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From7:30 AM To4 PM Flextime allowed?



No Mandatory overtime?



No Compressed workweek allowed?



No Telecommuting allowed?



No Location CountyAlbany Street Address6 Empire State Plaza Albany - NY, United States (USA), 12228 CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12228 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAs an Office Assistant 1, you would perform entry-level clerical and office support work, including processing transactions and maintaining records, in a variety of organizational settings, to meet the requirements of agency programs. Examples of your duties may include: keeping records; retrieving and compiling information; performing basic arithmetic calculations; mail, supply, and inventory functions; some keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones; completing forms; answering questions or otherwise assisting customers; or creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables. Minimum QualificationsTo be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet one of following conditions as detailed below:

NY HELPS
•:

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Transfer:

One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 5 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Reinstatement:

If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law. If you left state service less than one year ago, the reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission. 55b/c

Appointment:

This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed.

•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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a

NY HELPS

title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Additional CommentsHours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting. There are many benefits to working for the DMV!

Including:

o Paid Leave

o Paid Holidays

o Pension

o Health Insurance

o Dental & Vision Coverage

o Flex Spending

o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program

o Health Care Spending Account

o Tuition Assistance Programs

o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

o Transportation Savings Program

o Employee Assistance Programs For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at ://oer.ny/employee-benefit-programs. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV's commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@dmv.ny DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameDMV Hiring Telephone Fax Email Addressdmv.sm.



HELPSClerical@dmv.ny Address Street6 Empire State Plaza Albany - NY, United States (USA), 12228 CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12228 Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter, referencing the location and Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.

Please note:

Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. Should you accept a job offer with the Department of Motor Vehicles, your appointment will be contingent upon completion of fingerprinting and background check (DMV covers the cost).

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health and Wellness Programs