Date Posted:

07/27/26

Applications Due:

08/11/26

Vacancy ID:

220666 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyTaxation & Finance, State TitleOffice Assistant 1 Keyboarding (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade06 Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To4 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyAlbany Street AddressWA Harriman State Office Campus CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12227 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionOffice Assistant 1 titles are part of the Data Collection unit within the RAID team.

• Perform a range of duties, including the collecting and maintenance of large data files.
• Create and maintain analytic tools, and perform data analysis.
• Use appropriate software, documentation, and procedures to timely and accurately correct the exceptions for the annual business tax data files, miscellaneous tax data files and the Personal Income Tax (PIT) study file.
• Use appropriate software to balance work assignments, plan, organize and monitor progress to meet monthly goals and final deadlines.
• Use appropriate software, documentation and procedures to assign NAICS codes to business taxpayers.
• Manually data enter the Sales Tax NAICS codes into the eMPIRE system.
• Use appropriate software to timely and accurately update or create documentation (i.e., Tax Fill-in forms, etc.).
• Work on special projects and new tasks, as required, to meet both Tax Department and OTPA's Operational Plan.
• Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.

Minimum QualificationsThis 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 maybe 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. Within a 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 examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for these examinations. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. Additional CommentsNew York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local state and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment off any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameKacey Eutermarks Telephone518-402-2871 Fax Email AddressExternal.

Application@tax.ny Address StreetW A Harriman State Office Campus CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12227 Notes on ApplyingWork hours, travel and telecommuting options to be discussed during the interview. Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume and cover letter. ://www7b.tax.ny/HELP/gateway/HELP.home