Office Assistant 2 - Stores/Mail (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27965

About the role

Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Do you have experience working in a mailroom or warehouse? Office Assistant 2 Stores/Mail positions provide excellent opportunities for advancement and growth. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail and supplies/goods
• Packaging and processing outgoing mail
• Maintaining files and records
• Performing physical inventory
• Keeping work area neat and clean

Requirements

• One year of experience where most work time is spent performing activities related to mail receipt, mail distribution, storage, and/or stores keeping (eligible for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program).
• Or, if within State Service, be reachable on the current Office Assistant 2 Stores/Mail eligible list for a competitive class appointment.
• Or, if within State Service, 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.
• Or, for OMH employees, meet the non‑competitive promotion criteria: one year of permanent service as an Office Assistant 1 (including all language parenthetics) to be considered for promotion to Office Assistant 2 Stores/Mail at Mid‑Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center.
• Background checks will be required.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• 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 Downstate Adjustment of $2,150.