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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/17/15

Applications Due08/31/15

Vacancy ID23046

NY HELPNo

AgencyNYS Gaming Commission

TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $28865 to $35704 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

County Schenectady

Street Address One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent or contingent permanent service as a Keyboard Specialist 1, Grade 6, Data Entry Machine Operator, Grade 6, or Data Entry Machine Operator Trainee, NS; OR eligible to transfer to one of the above titles under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law; OR reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for one of the above titles.

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:

• Open mail and prepare tickets/vouchers for keypunching according to Lottery’s policies and procedures and then enter data into the prize payment system to validate ticket(s).
• Review any correspondence that may accompany the tickets/vouchers and forward to appropriate individual/unit for resolution.
• Provide back-up coverage for the Schenectady Claims Center, which includes waiting on customers face-to-face, processing tickets/vouchers, and answering questions from the general public.
• Office phone coverage, answering inquiries from the public, other units, etc.– candidate should possess good telephone skills to maintain the Lottery’s high quality of customer service.
• General office tasks as needed.

Candidate should possess excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.

Additional Comments Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax (518) 388-3368

Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov

Address

Street Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 7500, One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12301

 

Notes on ApplyingThe NYS Gaming Commission has several vacancies for which we are currently recruiting. Please specify the title and Vacancy ID number in the Subject Line of your email or fax submission.

Please submit a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) and include the Vacancy ID number. Please include your current Civil Service title (if applicable) and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.

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