Review Vacancy
TitleOffice Assistant 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary RangeFrom $18.91 to $27.43 Annually
Minimum Qualifications ????Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Grade 07 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
NY HELPS Qualifications:
One year of clerical experience.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.?
Duties Description Performs clerical and administrative duties in support of a Highway Maintenance Section comprised of approximately 20-40 employees whom have multiple shifts; handles incoming telephone calls; monitors and responds as necessary to radio communications, including dispatching maintenance staff to handle/resolve problems; maintains and processes employee time and attendance information; inputs and reconciles time and attendance data in various automated systems and resolves or assists in resolving identified discrepancies; records employee labor information; receives, stores, distributes and monitors inventory items in a Section storeroom; ensures availability of adequate levels of materials and supplies needed in support of Section operations; initiates and/or prepares required paperwork in connection with the purchase and procurement of items through the use of open-end orders, purchase orders, petty cash, etc.; Serves as liaison between the section and the Division Administrative Office and/or Headquarters on various payroll and human resources matters; assists supervisors and employees in the processing of payroll and human resources information or in resolving human resources and payroll matters; and prepares a variety of reports for use by the Section Maintenance Supervisor 2, Division Headquarters Managers and other Departments.?
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Additional Comments This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 1 Teamsters position:
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement.?
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Development at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Canvassreply2@thruway.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and title of the position you are applying for in your email.