Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) NY HELPS

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Operate and/or assist in operation of postal metering machines, bar code sorters, intelligent inserters, collators, digital printing equipment, folders, cutters, duplicators, and other related auxiliary equipment. Sort and distribute incoming mail; pick up and deliver inter-office and intra-office mail. Package materials for mailing. Prepare and maintain standard reports as required. Assist other units within the facility when needed during peak season. Bend, lift, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license to pick up and deliver mail as required. Demonstrate the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Work overtime as required. Meet the Department's time and attendance rules. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS): For the duration of the

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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, 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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

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

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

Current NYS employee eligible for 70.1 transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations. OR Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location. OR 55-b/c: please include your letter of eligibility with your response. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position is located in Green Island, NY. New 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 of 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.