Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/22/26
Applications Due: 02/05/26
Vacancy ID: 207974
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyState, Department of
TitleOffice Assistant 3 - Vacancy ID# 207974
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $56506 to $68630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Ave
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12231
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Office Assistant 3 duties in the Bureau of Administrative Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise staff engaged in the handling and distribution of mail and supplies.
• Oversee the receipt, sorting and distribution of mail and packages.
• Schedule work activities to ensure adequate coverage, orderly and timely handling and distribution of mail and supplies.
• Provide training to employees and explain any changes in procedures.
• Evaluate employee performance; discuss any work-related issues or deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Draft and revise procedures for the handling and distribution of mail and supplies.
• Review complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Correspond with local postal authorities and express mail service providers to resolve mailing issues.
• Ensure compliance with USPS mailing and regulations, maintain up-to-date information on postal rates and services.
• Oversee bulk mail insert and sort operations.
• Perform basic maintenance on mail processing equipment
• Maintain records, develop and update postal expense tracking spreadsheets.
• Prepare periodic production and expense reports.
• Assist in preparing the annual postal budget.
• Prepare and update stock inventory; ensure stock is stored properly.
• Arrange for the transfer or records from agency premises and removal of obsolete records in accordance with agency policy regarding the destruction of records.
• Furniture assembly.
• Travel as needed to locations statewide.
• Operate a motor vehicle - valid NYS license required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong supervisor experience
• Prior mailroom experience
• Mail postage machine experience
• Experience maintaining large quantities of inventory
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
52.7 NON-COMPETITVE PROMOTON (NCP) QUALIFICATIONS:
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, if the number of qualified candidates who apply for the position is three or less, a permanent appointment can be made, at agency discretion, by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications. To qualify, you must be a current Department of State employee and have one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional**** title allocated to Grade 7 or higher.
****The list of qualifying titles can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/31183010qualifying.cfm
Note: Non-Competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources / CC
Telephone 518-474-2752
Fax 518-402-3656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
Suite 1150
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on ApplyingContact Tab:
Name: Human Resources / CC
Telephone: 518-474-2752
Fax: 518-402-3656
Email Address: HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address:
Street: 99 Washington Avenue
Suite 1150
City: Albany
State: NY
Zip Code: 12231
Notes on Applying:
If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, and degree/transcript (if applicable) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov . Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
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