Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27971

About the role

Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth. As an Office Assistant 1, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:

• Data entry
• Maintaining files
• Answering phones
• Opening and sorting mail
• Scheduling meetings and interviews

Requirements

• Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program.
• There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 position, but candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.
• Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have 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.
• A background check will be required.

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, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Pay

This position is eligible for a Mid-Hudson adjustment of $2,150.