Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleSecretary 1, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $37998 to $46573 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.
Candidates must have permanent status as a Secretary 1, Grade 11, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates who are not transferring from a keyboarding title must possess adequate keyboarding skills (i.e. the ability to type 35 words per minute corrected) as demonstrated by passing the Keyboard Specialist performance test.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Secretary 1, Grade 11, position in the Office of Counsel. The incumbent of this position will function as the secretary for the Legislative Program in Counsel’s Office. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Search for and retrieve legislative bills/memos and agendas.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties, often on an urgent basis, including typing legal opinions and correspondence. Assist in coordinating legal submissions.
• Type contracts, agreements, leases, permits and legislation; organize contract materials.
• Screen phone calls, take comprehensive messages, route calls to appropriate staff person.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements and prepare vouchers. Open and route mail, attaching appropriate background. Maintain files and books in the law library.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.