Office assistant

NY HELP Yes

Agency Labor, Department of

Title Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding - Albany (NY HELPS)

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 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

State Campus Building 12

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Duties Description As an Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding, you would spend most of your work time performing keyboarding, data entry, chart compilation or arrangement, or tasks involving keyboarding into computerized systems. You also would perform general office support or clerical duties.Preferred Qualification: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded 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. Find more information about this position and details about the NY HELPS program on the New York State Department of Civil Service website by visiting and learn how to apply in three easy steps.If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:55-b/c Qualifications:This position is designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55-b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.Reassignment Qualifications:Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55-b/c service in an Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding title. If you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding eligible list for this location, if one exists.70.1 Transfer Qualifications:One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 6 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phoneNote: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at

Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, [email protected] may be available and can be discussed during the interview.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:- 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year- Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).- Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans- Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost- Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System- NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)- Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses- Paid Parental LeaveOur mission is to provide outstanding services to our customer the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular workweek, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

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Name Maria Kane

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: [email protected]

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Harriman State Office Campus

Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by 09/23/2025 and submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include 'Vacancy ID 197319, OA1 KB - Albany (NY HELPS)', in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request a reasonable accommodation for you to participate in a job interview, the request should be provided to Attn: Director, Division of Equal Opportunity Development, New York Department of Labor, State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 540, Albany, New York 12226; Phone: 518-457-1984; (TDD): 1-800-662-1220; (Voice): 1-800-421-1220; Fax: 518-485-2575.