Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $28865 to $35704 Annually
Street Address OPWDD - Division of Enterprise Solutions/Revenue Support Field Operations
25 Beaver Street, 3rd Floor
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service List or be a New York State Employee eligible for transfer under sections 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. In the cover letter, please indicate your current grade and title. Transfer candidates must demonstrate that they have passed the typing test or take and pass the test when administered.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Enterprise Solutions is seeking a person to work as an Office Assistant 1 in the local Revenue Support Field Office (RSFO). The OA 1 is part of the RSFO team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the individuals residing in state operations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include a full range of clerical duties including but not limited to the following:
• Answer and direct telephone calls to appropriate staff, respond to standard inquiries
• Sort, log, and distribute mail and reports
• Take meeting minutes when requested
• Document scanning, copying, and filing
• Prepare, proofread and/or edit correspondence and other documents
• Data entry
• Set up and staff trainings offered by the local office
• Various other tasks and projects as needed
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.