Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $28865 to $35704 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include but are not limited to:
Office Assistant 1, SG-6*
Office Assistant 1 (Calculations), SG-6*
Office Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), SG-6*
Office Assistant 1 (Customer Service), SG-6*
Office Assistant 1 (Customer Service Spanish Language), SG-6*
Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding Spanish Language), SG-6*
*In addition, candidates must be able to type at the rate of 35 words per minute corrected. Candidates must either provide documentation of their typing skills or pass a performance test before being considered for appointment.
OR
ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for the Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) in Albany. Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.
Duties Description Duties of this position will include but will not be limited to:
• Prepare correspondance for Bureau of Housing and Support Services (BHSS) staff;
• Review and record reimbursement requests;
• Schedule & Coordinate meetings for professional staff;
• Maintain calendars;
• Receive, record, and refer incoming correspondence and telephone calls;
• Create and maintain entries in the BHSS’s Voucher Log;
• Scan and upload files to BHSS’s Access database;
• Perform other support duties, as assigned.
Additional Comments A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
**Candidates should reference posting #16-128 when submitting your cover letter or resume for this position.** If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #16-128 as part of your subject line.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.
Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.