Office assistant

New York State Civil Service
Menands, NY

NY HELP Yes

Agency State Comptroller, Office of the

Title Office Assistant 1, SG - 06(NYHELPS) Item# 08099

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 06

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $36232 to $44828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 800 N. Pearl Street

City Menands

State NY

Zip Code 12204

Duties Description Perform entry-level clerical and office support work, including processing transactions and maintaining records, in a variety of organizational settings, to meet the requirements of agency programs. Examples of your duties may include keeping records; retrieving and compiling information; performing basic arithmetic calculations; mail, supply, and inventory functions; some keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones; completing forms; answering questions or otherwise assisting customers; or creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables.

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:There are no minimum qualifications for this position, please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.ORCompetitive Minimum Qualifications:You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.70.1 Transfer:For 70.1 transfer to Office Assistant 1, SG-6, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.55b/55c Program appointment:This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Possesses effective keyboarding, grammatical, written and proofreading skills - Performs tasks accurately and within specific time frames- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with staff, and with customers as necessary- Operates a personal computer and effectively demonstrates a working knowledge of customized Lotus Notes Databases, the PeopleSoft system, the Retirement System's MEBEL database with its different case types and action codes, the Internet and OSC's Intranet in order to access Retirement Systems' laws, policies and proceduresTelecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:- A state pension with vesting after five years' service- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- NYS Deferred Compensation plan- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds- Holiday and paid time off- Shift and geographic pay differentials- A committed continuous learning environment- Informational Brown Bag sessions - Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas- And much more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Takeitha Kelley

Telephone (518)474-1924

Fax (518)486-6723

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser: Reference Item #08099-TBK on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Katrina ConnellyEmail Address: [email protected]

Posted 2025-11-06

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