Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/16/26
Applications Due: 09/30/26
Vacancy ID: 224667
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleOffice Assistant 2 Keyboarding (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Ulster Satellite Unit, P27957
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Ulster
Street Address Central New York Psychiatric Center
750 Berne Road
City Napanoch
StateNY
Zip Code12458
Job Specifics
Duties Description Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Do enjoy work assignments that include typing and data entry? Office Assistant 2 Keyboarding positions provide excellent opportunities for advancement and growth. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As an Office Assistant 2 Keyboarding, you will perform a wide variety of complex clerical and administrative support activities, including:
• Typing, proofreading, reviewing, and correcting correspondence and documents
• Transcribing hand-written materials
• Gathering data for charts, graphs, and tables
• Preparing routine reports
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as an Office Assistant 2 Keyboarding if they have one year of clerical experience where most of the work time is spent performing keyboarding, data entry, or chart compilation or arrangement.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Office Assistant 2 Keyboarding eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Ulster Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Ulster Correction Facility in Ulster County.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 315-765-3369
Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Central New York Psychiatric Center - Ulster Satellite Unit
750 Berne Road
City Napanoch
State NY
Zip Code 12458
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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