Office Assistant ; NY HELPS), Box OP
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Government
Government Administration -
Administrative/Clerical
Government Administration
Location: City of Albany
Duties Description For a list of duties that this title may perform please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?speccode=2581100FMinimum
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NY HELPS. 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 permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.
Employees will then be afforded with 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.
NON-COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
- There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1.
COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as an Office Assistant
1. Section 70.1 Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-04 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. .cfm
55b/c. Appointment:
This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
- There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOY:
This will be a contingent permanent competitive appointment, a contingent permanent non-competitive appointment, or a temporary provisional appointment. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Office Assistant 1 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. This position leads to a maximum salary of $44,828 based on annual performance advances. 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.
APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by January 2, 2026 to opjobs (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1916/19479) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed,…
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