Review Vacancy
TitleOffice Assistant 2 Customer Service (NY HELPS) - 90638
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Medical and Dental Directors/Bureau for Children with Medical Complexity
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue
Duties Description The Office Assistant 2 is in the Office of Health Insurance Programs, within the Division of Medical & Dental Directors, in the Bueau of Children with Medical Complexity. The OA 2 will provide administrative support for all bureaus within the Division of Medical and Dental Directors. This includes proof-reading written documents, preparing documents for issuance to contractors and the public, gathering and compiling information from documentation provided, monitoring shared email boxes, scheduling meetings upon request, updating calendars, and maintenance and organization of program documents using electronic filing systems.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
At a future date (within one 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 employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-Competitive NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience where most work time is spent performing various communication tasks centered on customer service, and primarily, but not exclusively, deal with the general public.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Office Assistant 2, SG- 9, OR current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent status in a title at or above a SG-7, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional: Current competitive or non-competitive 55-b/55-c NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, non-competitive NY HELPS*, or 55-b/55-c service in an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to SG-6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38687titles.cfm
*Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class will have their names restricted from appointment from the eligible list until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position
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.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong communication and organizational skills. Familiar with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more.
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The 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 of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.
Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/OA2CS/90638
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference CD/OA2CS/90638 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/OA2CS/90638, 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.