Office Assistant 1 - NY HELPS
Office Assistant 1 - NY HELPS
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10-05-2025
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Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation sustainability and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team and youll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier stronger New York.
Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Office Assistant 1 to join the Division of Agricultural Development in Albany. The role encompasses a range of responsibilities including but not limited to: conducting basic cleaning and maintenance of office machinery and equipment; utilizing various communication systems such as telephones and computers; maintaining records; organizing appointments and meetings; executing routine processing tasks which involve verifying forms for completeness and accuracy; inputting data into applications or spreadsheets; gathering data and documents from vendors ensuring their completeness following up as needed and documenting information; preparing and dispatching mail; addressing inquiries and providing information to various stakeholders regarding agency activities transactions and procedures and directing inquiries as appropriate.
The Office Assistant 1 is a permanent officebased position conveniently located in our headquarters at 10B Airline Drive in Albany NY. We are located near the Albany International Airport and Wolf Road and provide ample free parking. This is a fulltime position working 37.5 hours per week MondayFriday.
Salary:
The starting salary for the Office Assistant 1 is $36232/ year and the hiring salary for the CSEA salary grade (SG) 6.
The candidate appointed to the Office Assistant 1 SG6 level will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated Satisfactory or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employees annual salary. Over time yearly performance advances may lead to the SG6 job rate salary of $44828/ year!
Benefits:
This is a CSEArepresented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options free dental and vision coverage NYS Pension Plan membership and generous paid time off. Within the first year you are eligible for 5 days of personal time 13 vacation days 13 sick days and 13 paid holidays!
As a New York State employee you could potentially qualify to participate in theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program(PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working fulltime for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.
NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
NY HELPS Qualifications: There are no minimum qualifications for this position.
Preferred Qualifications: We are looking for individuals with a passion for serving customers. The preferred candidate will have strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain professionalism and possess strong organizational and telephone skills.
NY HELPS Program:
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 noncompetitive 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 (within one year of permanent appointment) it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their noncompetitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Alternate Minimum Qualifications:
You may also be eligible for appointment to this position if you meet any of the following minimum qualifications.
Reassignment Qualifications: You must be a current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent contingentpermanent or 55 b/c service as an Office Assistant 1 SG6; if you have less than one year you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Office Assistant 1 SG6: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding SG6 Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail SG6 and Office Assistant 2 SG9.
Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4:Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.
55b/c Qualifications: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they meet these qualifications: while there are no minimum qualifications necessary for this position we are looking for individuals with a passion for serving customers. The preferred candidates will have strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain professionalism and possess strong organizational and telephone skills.
Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55c can be found at 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center ().
How to Apply:
Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered must use the below link to applyby: May 16 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions please contact Marisa Weston in Human Resources at (518)or .
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please visit: Position Information:
Division: Agricultural Development
Negotiating Unit: CSEA
Location: Albany
Number of Vacancies: One
Status of Vacancy: Fulltime; Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Exists
Employment Type
Full-Time
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