Review Vacancy
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleAdministrative Assistant 1 (HELPS) - VID 228281
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42209 to $61076 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as the administrative support for the Emergency Management & Planning (EM&P) unit within Emergency, Health, Safety, & Security.
• Provide a high level of customer service in-person, on the telephone, and via email while answering inquiries and requests.
• Process sensitive applications, requests, and inquiries under the direction of program management or Executives.
• Assist with projects and tasks, as assigned, which contribute to emergency preparedness and management.
• Assist in the scheduling and tracking of trainings related to emergency preparedness and management knowledge.
• Research requests outside regular parameters, provides information to management, and performs actions as directed by management.
• Send hiring recommendation packets for approval, order ID badges, track mandatory training completion, and more for EM&P.
• Maintain, update, and correct records and files.
• Perform routine processing activities, including checking forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift: Monday – Friday; 9:00AM – 5:00PM.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience, certification, and education.
Required Experience: Experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
**Administrative Assistant level requirements:
• Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 (equated to SG-08): Six months of required experience.
• Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 (equated to SG-10): One year of required experience.
• Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11: Two years of required experience OR IAAP Certified Administrative Professional OR associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology.
OR
NY HELPS Promotional Qualifications: One year of permanent service as an Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding).
OR
Applicants can be appointed if they are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 06 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.