Office Assistant 2 - Taconic

Location: Wassaic

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/07/26

Applications Due
08/17/26

Vacancy ID221410

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NY HELPYes

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Office Assistant 2 - Taconic

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade
09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $44641 to $54413 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address Taconic DDSO Safety Department

26 Center Circle

City Wassaic

StateNY

Zip Code
12592

Duties Description The Office Assistant 2 will provide clerical support to meet the requirements of the Department. The Office Assistant 2 will perform data entry; mail supply and inventory functions; keyboarding and other documentation tasks as needed.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

* Provide general office support.

* Answer questions for and provide information to various parties regarding agency activities, transactions and procedures.

* Operate various communication systems such as telephones and computers, and keep records of such communications.

* Answer phones, develop and complete forms, assist customers, create or assist in the preparation of reports, charts, and other related activities.

* Maintain, update and correct records and files.

* Receive, screen and review various documents and/or forms.

* Establish new files by coding and numbering forms, creating folders and compiling relevant material.

* Sort and distribute mail, email or other forms of correspondence or communication.

* Maintain various listings for mail service purposes.

* Other related duties.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to work effectively with the Department.

* Ability to work independently.

* Previous experience in duties referenced above.

* Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing.

* Strong background in applicable software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel and agency databases such as Asset Works and Times.

* Reliability as evidenced by a review of time and attendance records.

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Minimum Qualifications 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additional Comments 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…