Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric ...

NY HELP YesAgency Mental Health, Office ofTitle Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Outpatient, P26478Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office AideSalary Grade 06Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)Salary Range From $36232 to $44828 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Other (see below)"Other" Explanation Day shift, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with 2 evening shifts per week. (12-8pm or 11-7 pm) Pass days Saturday-Sunday.Hours Per Week 40WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 7 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty OnondagaStreet Address Hutchings Psychiatric Center620 Madison StreetCity SyracuseState NYZip Code 13210Duties Description Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth. As an Office Assistant 1, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:• Data entry• Maintaining files• Answering phones• Opening and sorting mail• Scheduling meetings and interviewsMinimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 position, but candidates–must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. ORCandidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.ORCandidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance• Access to tuition assistance programs• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave• NYS Retirement programsA background check will be required.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human ResourcesTelephoneFax 315-426-3605Email Address AddressStreet Hutchings Psychiatric Center620 Madison StreetCity SyracuseState NYZip Code 13210Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Created: 2026-03-04