Review Vacancy
AgencyVeterans' Services, Department of
TitleAdministrative Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) VID 154175
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $38073 to $55093 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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: Administrative support experience, including use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.
**Administrative Assistant 1 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 International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Certified Administrative Professional in progress (CAP (ip)) certification OR associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology.
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Applicants must demonstrate adequate keyboarding skills by prior service in a keyboarding title OR successful completion of a performance test prior to end of their probationary period.
Duties Description • Type correspondence and prepare for distribution.
• Type burial reimbursements.
• Scan and input documents into case management systems.
• Assist with supply orders and inventory.
• Be familiar with cemetery eligibility requirements to answer generalized questions.
• Maintain correspondence files, administrative and client files; keep necessary pending systems to monitor and track paper flow.
• Make sure requisitions, timesheets and vouchers are submitted on time.
• Maintain a neat and professional office with adequate inventory of supplies, forms, postage and brochures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
Additional Comments • Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired before May 2024 will be appointed on a temporary basis. In May 2024, satisfactory employees will receive permanent, non-competitive appointments and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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 detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.