Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding (NY HELPS), New York City Children's Center, Brooklyn Campus, P27668

About the role

Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding positions are entry-level roles that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth in New York State. These roles involve a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities.

Responsibilities

• Typing, proofreading, reviewing, and correcting correspondence and documents
• Transcribing hand-written materials
• Gathering data for charts, graphs, and tables
• Preparing routine reports

Qualifications

There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding position, but candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

• Outside State service: Eligible for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program.
• Competitive class appointment: Reachable on the current Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding eligible list.
• Within State service: 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.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

A background check will be required. This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.