Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Job Summary The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Office Assistant 1 to support the Division of Food Safety and Inspection in Brooklyn, NY. The Office Assistant 1 will support the Division by providing phone coverage, electronic filing of inspection reports, scanning and saving inspection reports and license applications, maintaining Division databases, and assisting with mailings and supply fulfillment for field staff. Responsibilities Provide phone coverage for the Division of Food Safety and Inspection. Assist with electronic filing of inspection reports. Scan and save inspection reports and license applications. Maintain Division databases. Assist in mailings and supply fulfillment for field staff. Position Information The Office Assistant 1 is a full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday. The position will be based in our Brooklyn office located at 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Qualifications: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. Alternate Minimum Qualifications Transfer (Section 70.1) and Reinstatement (Rule 5.4) qualifications are available to eligible individuals. See agency guidelines for details. Preferred Qualifications Six months or more of prior clerical experience, including data entry, record keeping, and general office support, is preferred. NY HELPS Program 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. Employees hired under NY HELPS may have their non‑competitive status converted to competitive status within one year. Salary The Office Assistant 1 position is in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 6. The starting salary is $36,232 per year. Employees who work in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties receive an additional downstate pay adjustment of $4,000 per year. Benefits This is a CSEA‑represented position offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, fully covered dental and vision care, participation in the New York State Pension Plan, and paid time off. First‑year benefits include 5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays. Additional programs include the Optional Payment Election Program, Deferred Compensation Plan, Flex Spending Account, and NY 529 College Savings Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr