Office Assistant ; NY HELPS

Office Assistant 2

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally.

Embrace the chance to join our team, and you'll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Office Assistant 2 to join the Division of Agricultural Development in Albany. The Office Assistant 2 will be responsible for preparing, processing, and reviewing claims to assess the presence of any missing invoices and supporting documents. Additional duties include but are not limited to: evaluating forms for program eligibility and collaborating with other program personnel;

managing a shared inbox to track submitted claims and their progress; effectively communicating with contractors regarding submission issues; managing budget reports and expenses; and assisting program staff in editing and developing program materials. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

The Office Assistant 2 is a permanent, office-based position conveniently located in our headquarters at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. We are located near the Albany International Airport and Wolf Road and provide ample free parking. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NY HELPS

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of clerical experience. Office Assistant 2 Examination Announcement

Qualifications:

One year of permanent, competitive service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at:
Office Assistant 2 Qualifying Title List.

Alternate

Minimum Qualifications:

You may be eligible for appointment to this position if you meet any of the following minimum qualifications.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Office Assistant 2, SG-9:
Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to:
Office Assistant 2, SG-6, Office Assistant 2 Keyboarding, SG-9, and Office Assistant 2 Calculations, SG-9.

Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are three or fewer interested and qualified promotion candidates, the agency may at its discretion nominate a qualified employee for a non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Non-Competitive Promotion

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Provisional Appointment:
If there is no appropriate eligible list of at least three people willing to accept permanent appointment for this geographic location, the Department may nominate a qualified person for a provisional appointment under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law. Provisional Appointment

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://.

Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4:
Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation.

Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.

NY HELPS Program:
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, 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…