Office Assistant 2

Office Assistant 2

This Office Assistant 2 is assigned to the Transportation Unit of the Business Office. This title would be responsible for preparing transportation documentation; tracking vehicle mileage sheets and hold-down checklists; updating fleet log spreadsheets; reviewing and logging all monthly reports including, but not limited to, fuel expenses, vehicle services, individual transport, quality of vehicles; compiling accident report documentation; answering phone and email correspondence regarding vehicle issues and maintenance;

tracking fuel cards and fuel keys; ensuring policies are up to date and implemented according to OPWDD requirements; and tracking department inventory (mechanical supplies and vehicle parts, tires, etc.) This position requires computer knowledge and a familiarity and willingness to work in and around vehicles for documentation purposes, an aptitude for working with numbers, the ability to multi-task, organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others.

A person in this position will review documents, verify information, and process work in accordance with NY State rules and regulations.

• Assist in gathering or compiling data for reports, graphs, charts, tables, or other products.
• Document, register, log, and organize existing fleet of vehicles.
• Prepare routine reports or assist others in the preparation of reports, following established guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Details to be discussed at interview.

Promotion:

• One year as an Office Assistant 1; or one year of permanent service in a clerical or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.

Open Competitive:

• One year of clerical experience.

Competitive:

• You must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.

Transfer:

• Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: .

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status.

You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

For CSEA positions:
Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit .

Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).

If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at  or email to obtain information and RA forms.

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance.

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that…