Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) NY HELPS

About the role

Operate and assist with postal metering machines, bar code sorters, intelligent inserters, collators, digital printing equipment, folders, cutters, duplicators, and related auxiliary equipment in a mail services facility.

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute incoming mail; pick up and deliver inter-office and intra-office mail.
• Package materials for mailing.
• Prepare and maintain standard reports as required.
• Assist other units within the facility during peak seasons.
• Bend, lift, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license to pick up and deliver mail.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work overtime as required.
• Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance rules.

Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the program, the role may be filled via a non-competitive appointment—no examination is required, but candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

• Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: No minimum education or experience requirements.
• Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
  • Current NYS employee eligible for 70.1 transfer under NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations.
  • Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
  • 55-b/c candidates: include your letter of eligibility with your response.

At a future date, employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive status converted to competitive status with full rights and privileges. While serving in a NY HELPS title, employees may participate in any promotion examination for which they qualify.

Additional Information

• Position is located in Green Island, NY.
• Candidate must meet driving requirements, including maintaining a valid driver’s license.
• Selected candidates will undergo a tax compliance review by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; employment is contingent on compliance with all tax laws.
• Employment is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation, including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).