Office Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) - 11101

About the role

The Office Assistant 2 will be responsible for a full range of purchasing activities for the Wadsworth Center’s Purchase Unit. The Purchase Unit’s mission is to facilitate purchasing in compliance with Department of Health rules and regulations as well as NY State Finance Law. The incumbent will hold a state credit card and be responsible for all activities related to processing credit card orders.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase request for completeness and compliance of NYS Finance Laws and DOH rules and regulations
• Work directly with end users to resolve incomplete information and/or obtain required supporting documentation
• Perform monthly credit card reconciliations
• Obtain required documentation from vendors
• Inform stakeholders of purchasing policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Permanent Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 2 G‑9, OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Office Assistant 2, G‑9.
• Provisional or Non‑Competitive Promotion: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive