Office Assistant

Office Assistant 2As an Office Assistant 2, you will perform a wide variety of complex clerical and administrative support activities, including:Gathering and preparing data for reportsPreparing letters/correspondenceData entryReviewing forms/applications for completenessCoordinating and scheduling meetingsMaintaining paper and electronic filesMinimum QualificationsCandidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as an Office Assistant 2 if they have one year of clerical experience.ORCandidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Office Assistant 2 eligible list.ORCandidates from within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.ORIn accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Office Assistant 2 at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.The promotion field for the Office Assistant 2 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as an Office Assistant 1 including all language parenthetics.Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:NYS medical, dental, & vision insuranceAccess to tuition assistance programsExcellent opportunities for advancement & professional growthPaid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leaveNYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required. This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,000.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.