Office Assistant 1 (HELPS)

NY HELP Yes Agency Taxation & Finance, State Title Office Assistant 1 (HELPS) Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade 06 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $36232 to $44828 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type 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? Yes Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna Road City Latham State NY Zip Code 12110 Duties Description The incumbent must be able to perform the following essential functions:u2022 Respond to incoming inquiries/requests for materialsu2022 Filing and refiling (learning filing systems used within the department)u2022 Use of computer applications and inventory systemsu2022 As needed, move files or materials from our warehouse onto a truck or vice versa using a pallet jacku2022 Stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time; lift standard size packagesu2022 Ability to occasionally lift over 50 lbs.u2022 Perform office support duties as directed by supervisor such as photocopying, scanning, and assisting with routine clerical functions.u2022 Assist supervisor, coworkers, and employees from other units with miscellaneous projects, as necessary.u2022 Follow Department rules and division procedures and policies including the Code of Conduct, ethics practices, security and confidentiality rules.u2022 Adhere to the Departmentu2019s time and attendance rules and regulations. Minimum Qualifications 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current NYS employee eligible for transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations. OR Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.55-b/c: Please include your letter of eligibility with your application Additional Comments Hours to be discussed during interview.New York State is an equal opportunity employer. Itu2019s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment Team 6 Telephone 518-457-2900 Fax Email Address Address Street W. A. Harriman State Office Campus Building 9, Room 256 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12227 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume. You may be contacted to provide your full Social Security Number for verification.

Created: 2026-02-02