Office Assistant 1

#2461 - Office Assistant 1

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.


Position Summary:


Item #: 08098
Bargaining Unit: CSEA Administrative Services Unit
Division: Finance & Administration
Bureau: Management Services
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 006
Salary Range: $36,232 - $44,828
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
NY HELPS: Yes
Travel Percentage: No
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Shift: NA
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
Telecommuting Allowed: No

How to Apply:

To be considered for the position, you must create a candidate profile and upload the documents specified below. Be sure to include the item number in the file name of your documents when uploading.

• Cover letter
• Resume

Please note, your resume and cover letter should include concise language detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications required to fill the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

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No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Non-Competitive Minimum 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 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.

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

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)

Contact Information:


If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact:

Leah Boggs
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Human Resources Contact:

Jane Rost
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The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

Reasonable Accommodation


The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.


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