Office Assistant 1 Stores and Mail (NY HELPS) - 1605

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 05/04/26 Applications Due05/18/26 Vacancy ID215368 Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyHealth, Department of TitleOffice Assistant 1 Stores and Mail (NY HELPS) - 1605 Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade06 Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Division of Administration / Operations Management Group (OMG) P1-08 Mass Mail Unit, Corning Tower, DOH Mailroom City Albany StateNY Zip Code12237 Duties Description Answer phones and emails related to Mass Mail. Assign Mailroom's Service Request to various DOH programs for mailings that go out through the Mass Mail Unit. Input the information on a spreadsheet and keep up to date. Create billing memos and send to programs. Run SSI letters on the inserter daily, within established timeframe to meet deadlines from time of receipt to time of mail out. Run mail inserter machine when required and learn how to trouble shoot the inserter before calling a service technician. Learn and run all machines used in the Mass Mail Unit. Work closely with DOH Print Shop on yearly mailings sent out through the Mass Mail Unit. Track and keep all spreadsheets up to date. Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet one of following conditions as detailed below: NY HELPS*: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. Transfer One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 5 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. Additional Comments 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... 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 If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request. 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room2217 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LC/OASM1/1605 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LC/OASM1/1605, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.