Office Assistant 1, (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center - Green Haven Satellite Unit,...

Job Description

Duties Description

Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

As an Office Assistant 1, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:

• Data entry
• Maintaining files
• Answering phones
• Opening and sorting mail
• Scheduling meetings and interviews
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 position, but candidates–must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

OR

Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they 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.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• 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
  
  

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center’s Green Haven Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County.

This position is eligible for Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000.