Office Assistant ; SG-(NYHELPS; Item

Position: Office Assistant 1, (SG-6)(NYHELPS)Item#08098
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/14/26

Applications Due
07/24/26

Vacancy ID219917

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NY HELPYes

Agency State Comptroller, Office of the

Title Office Assistant 1, (SG-6)(NYHELPS)
Item#08098

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade
06

Bargaining UnitASU - 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 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12236

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.

This position is located in the Division of Finance and Administration's Bureau of Management Services' Remittance Control Unit. This unit maintains control of all remittances and securities from the time they are received by OSC until final disposition. The position requires a high degree of accuracy in order to review and process payments received.

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

Qualifications:

There are no minimum qualifications for this position, please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.

OR

Competitive

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 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

70.1 Transfer:

For 70.1transfer 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:

* Attention to detail is essential

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications

* Ability to read both letters and numbers accurately

* Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills

* Good organizational skills

* Strong work ethic and positive attitude

* Demonstrates a positive commitment to the goals of the organization

* Constructively manages interpersonal relationships

* Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage a positive work environment

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 .

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…