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TitleOffice Assistant 2 Stores/Mail (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary RangeFrom $24.55 to $33.32 Hourly
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The candidate will be responsible for receiving, storing, safeguarding, and distributing inventory items in a Division Storeroom and may supervise employees engaged in Storeroom work. This candidate will supervise distribution of items to the Sections within a Division, and to other divisions as needed. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:
· Receive, store, safeguard, and/or distribute inventory items as assigned.
· Supervise and/or train storeroom employees engaged in receiving and storing inventory items.
· Review various documents for accuracy and accounting errors.
· Maintain and operate the Division Tool Crib and is responsible for all loaned out items.
· Responsible for tool complements which may include issuing new or replacement tools to staff.
· Responsible for taking cycle or special inventories.
· Oversee and maintain oxygen, acetylene, and/or other gas receival, safe storage, marking, exchange of empties, and the related paperwork.
This is a warehouse work environment requiring physical activity, use of a forklift, and driving a box truck. This is a labor-intensive position requiring steel toed boots and much time spent on your feet. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required. Operation of a motor vehicle will be required. The incumbent must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service allocated to a Grade 07 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
NY HELPS Qualifications:
One year of experience where most work time is spent performing activities related to mail receipt, mail distribution, storage, and/or stores keeping.
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.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified
Additional Comments This is a Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.
We offer FREE onsite employee parking.
Telecommuting availability and work hours will be discussed at time of interview.
ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $19.48 up to Job Rate $28.25.
Location Pay: $1.70 for Downstate
Recruitment & Retention Pay: $3.37
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address canvassreply5@thruway.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.