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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/17/25

Applications Due10/27/25

Vacancy ID200598

NY HELPYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleOffice Assistant 2 - VID 200598

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave., Building 18, State Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description • Create, modify, maintain, and process records and transactions using the State Surplus Property Database (SSP) as well as the NYS Store’s online site.
• Review and research surplus data submitted by agencies to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and produce daily sales listings for public view.
• Coordinate and schedule sales dates.
• Gather information and correspond with the public regarding questions on items offered for sale.
• Coordinate with agencies on the details, delivery, and pickup of surplus items.
• Process agency transfers and communicate with warehouse staff.
• Gather, compile, and prepare data for reports on agency transfers and online sales.
• Understand and enforce rules and regulations in accordance with the State Finance Law, auction contract, and internal procedures.
• Assist with bi-annual physical inventory of the Surplus Distribution Centers.
• Perform other duties as required.

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:

Applicants must possess One year of clerical experience.

OR

Applicants may 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 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.


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Name Human Resources/AJ

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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