Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleOffice Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) - 3473

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Public Health/Bureau of Vital Records

800 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office Assistant 2 will perform a variety of administrative and support duties to support efficient office operations. The duties include: managing schedules and calendars for program leadership, manage appointments, assist with travel arrangements, prepare and mail correspondence, answer and direct phone calls and emails, scan, file and organize documents, manage office equipment including service calls, creating and maintain presentations, conducting research and compiling data, and proof reading and editing documents. Provide administrative support to staff and perform clerical tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 2 G-9, OR one year or more of permanent or contingent- permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Promotion: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status or 55-b/55-c service in an office assistant, clerical or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38687titles.cfm.

Public Candidates (NY HELPS): One year of clerical experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently and in teams to carry out tasks to completion, use of MS Office Suite, and critical thinking skills.

Additional Comments Permanent, Competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice,
the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in qualifying titles as described on the last Civil Service promotion examination held for this title, #38-687. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2/3473

Telephone (518) 486-1812

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/OA2/3473 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2/3473, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until July 7, 2025.