Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Veterans' Home at St. Albans) (NY HELPS) - 30846

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40232 to $48828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Queens

Street Address DOH/NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

StateNY

Zip Code11434

Job Specifics

Duties Description Provides General Office Support. Answers questions from and provide information to various parties regarding agency activities, transactions, and procedures. Refer inquiries as necessary. Operate various communication systems such as telephones and computers and keep records of such communications. Operate and perform basic cleaning and maintenance on office machines and equipment. Clear paper jams on copiers, scanners and printers; replace toner cartridges; and clean keyboards and screens. Schedule appointments and meetings using various office tools. Perform routine processing activities, including checking forms for completeness and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications Transfers: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Office Assistant 1. Eligible titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/businesssuite/title-transfer-matrix.cfm

Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the NY HELPS program: One year of experience where most work time is spent performing mathematical operations, and/or clerical activities related to mathematical operations.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive or non-competitive (NY HELPS), full-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

The posted salary range ($40,232 - $48,828) includes $4,000 of Downstate Adjustment.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

Telephone

Fax 718-276-2048

Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11143

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Position Title included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.