<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/14/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/28/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID182842</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyHealth, Department of</p> <p>TitleOffice Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) - 3473</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary Grade09</p> <p>Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Office of Public Health/Bureau of Vital Records</p> <p>800 North Pearl Street</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12204</p> <p>Duties Description The Office Assistant 2 will perform a variety of administrative and support duties to support efficient office operations. The duties include: managing schedules and calendars for program leadership, manage appointments, assist with travel arrangements, prepare and mail correspondence, answer and direct phone calls and emails, scan, file and organize documents, manage office equipment including service calls, creating and maintain presentations, conducting research and compiling data, and proof reading and editing documents. Provide administrative support to staff and perform clerical tasks as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 2 G-9, OR one year or more of permanent or contingent- permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.</p> <p>Provisional Promotion: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status or 55-b/55-c service in an office assistant, clerical or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38687titles.cfm.</p> <p>Public Candidates (NY HELPS): One year of clerical experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently and in teams to carry out tasks to completion, use of MS Office Suite, and critical thinking skills.</p> <p>Additional Comments Permanent, Competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.</p> <p>NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.</p> <p>If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in qualifying titles as described on the last Civil Service promotion examination held for this title, #38-687. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.</p> <p>This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.</p> <p>For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.</p> <p>The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2/3473</p> <p>Telephone (518) 486-1812</p> <p>Fax (518) 473-3395</p> <p>Email Address resume@health.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street ESP - Corning Tower</p> <p>Room 2217</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12237</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMHOA2/3473 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMHOA2/3473, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until March 28, 2025.</p>