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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/20/16

Applications Due11/05/16

Vacancy ID33898

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleOffice Assistant 1 #1553

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $29489 to $36828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 7.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications Either: 1) Reachable on a Civil Service eligible list (if you are on the eligible list for this title, you will automatically be canvassed for this position if your score is reachable for potential appointment); OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having a permanent competitive service as a Office Assistant 1 (Grade 6); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Duties Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
-Sort and distribute reports and mail.
- Contact schools for missing information.
- Send information requests for retiring administrators.
- Weekly review of documents in the hold queue for follow-up.
- File collective bargaining agreements and update district data page in PeopleSoft.
- Run QTR-78 tracking program.
- Run process for outstanding retirement reports
- Perform mass billing adjustments.

Preferred Skills
- Knowledge and commitment to the system's Vision and Mission, as well as a commitment to adhere to each of the NYSTRS Values, namely: Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Resourcefulness, Diversity, Diligence, and Balance.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Comments The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) offers a unique employment opportunity. Located at Corporate Woods, our facility features a modern office building surrounded by a natural environment. Direct access to our site via Exit 5A of Interstate 90 affords convenient centralized access to all points in the Capital District.

We stress the value of professional development and offer both on the job and formal training and development opportunities. Some of the advantages our employees enjoy include an on-site dining facility, the opportunity for flexible work hours and ample free parking directly adjacent to our building.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingYou will find a link to the employment application on the NYSTRS website (NYSTRS.org > About Us > Employment Opportunities). Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application. You will be considered for all of the Office Assistant 1 positions should you apply.
Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by email to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org. You can reach us by phone at (518) 447-2906.

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