Office Assistant 1 (NYS HELPS) - Jones Beach

NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Office Assistant 1 (NYS HELPS) - Jones Beach

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 06

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $40232 to $48828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday. Shifts may vary due to operational needs.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address Jones Beach State Park, Administration Building

City Wantagh

State NY

Zip Code 11793

Duties Description Reporting to the Park Director's Admin, this Office Assistant 1, provides support to the Park Director, Assistant Park Director, and the Director of Operations. They will perform entry-level clerical and office support work to assist park administration and operations. Duties will be performed in accordance with Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) policies and procedures.Duties include, but are not limited to:- Maintaining records and files; retrieving, compiling, and organizing information.- Data entry, basic arithmetic calculations, and document preparation.- Preparing correspondence, reports, forms, and PowerPoint presentations.- Answering telephones and providing customer service to staff and the public.- Assisting with preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables.- Mailing, supply ordering, and inventory control.- Assisting with payroll processing and answering basic payroll-related questions.- Reviewing payroll and human resources-related documents for completeness.- Providing administrative support for park and region-wide events.- Assisting with Parkwide and other park-related regional projects as assigned.- Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:NY HELPS or 55-b/c QUALIFICATIONS:This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). There are no minimum qualifications for this position, please review the duties Preferred Skills section of this posting for desired qualifications.55-b/c QUALIFICATIONS:Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55-b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the HELPS qualifications listed above.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment, transfer, or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at NY HELPS PROGRAM:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.

Additional Comments PREFERRED SKILLS:- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.- Effective written and verbal communication skills.- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.- Ability to perform data entry and basic arithmetic accurately.- Customer service experience and ability to interact professionally with staff and the public.- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or as part of a team.- Experience in payroll, human resources, or government office settings is a plus.Note: The position may require lifting and/or carrying items, and routinely reaching, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE INFORMATION:Duties may vary based on operational needs and seasonal demands. The candidate must be flexible and willing to assist with park and regional events as required.LOCATION PAY:The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 6 ($36,232) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($44,828) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee, you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off:- CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidaysHealth Care Benefits:- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits:- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Paid Parental LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit:

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Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume and an employment application demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form #S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at can be submitted by email to [email protected] Please use the email subject line: Office Assistant 1 - VID209707Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.