Office Assistant 1

Applications Due: 07/06/2025 | Division: TBD | Salary Range: From $34,152 to $42,251 Annually

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Overview

Occupational Category

Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade

Grade 06

Salary Range
From $34,152 to $42,251 Annually

Bargaining Unit

ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Employment Type

Full Time

Appointment Type

Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage

Workweek

Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236

Hours Per Week

37.5

Flextime Allowed

Mandatory Overtime

Compressed Workweek Allowed

Telecommuting Allowed

Yes

Qualifications

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

There are no minimum qualifications for this position, please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.

Other Ways to Qualify:

You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title,
You're eligible under the 55 b/c program,
To determine if you're current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Duties

Duties for this position may include but are not limited to:

Entry-level clerical and office support work.
Processing transactions and maintaining records, in a variety of organizational settings, to meet the requirements of agency programs.
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.
Creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables.

Desired Competencies

Possesses effective keyboarding, grammatical, written, and proofreading skills.
Performs tasks accurately and within specific time frames.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with staff, and with customers as necessary.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to use common office equipment including personal computers, scanners, and photocopiers.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations 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 (518) 474-1924.

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.

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

Cover Letter & Resume

Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #149622-NYS HELPS-OA1 on your cover letter for proper routing.