Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)
Duties
- Scanning and copying of documents
- Filing documents
- Keyboarding assignments
- Affidavits of Service for court papers
- Answering phone calls
- Any additional clerical work that may arise in connection with the needs of attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Proficiency with agency-specific applications
- At least intermediate typing skills
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Must be immediately reachable on the Civil Service list or eligible for transfer.
Additional Comments
Please provide a current resume. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.
Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are brand new to state service, you will start at the hiring rate of this position which is $36,232, plus $4,000 in location pay.
Only Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be considered. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. To view our agency’s Reasonable Accommodation policy, please follow this link: https://hcr.ny.gov/accessibility.