<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 07/08/25</p> <p>Applications Due07/23/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID191829</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyTaxation & Finance, State</p> <p>TitleOffice Assistant 1 (NYHELPS)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary Grade06</p> <p>Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address W A Harriman State Office Campus</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12227</p> <p>Duties Description The incumbent of this position will perform the following essential functions:</p> <ul> <li>Manipulate an alpha numeric keyboard to effectively use a PC and appropriate </li></ul> <p>software.</p> <ul> <li>Create, type, edit, proofread and format documents, memos and letters as </li></ul> <p>well as generate reports and maintain records as needed.</p> <ul> <li>Create, organize and maintain files and logs, both electronic and paper based. </li><li>Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and correct application of office </li></ul> <p>procedures.</p> <ul> <li>Enter pertinent information into computerized data bases and case management </li></ul> <p>systems.</p> <ul> <li>Answer calls or direct to the appropriate staff member and take messages as </li></ul> <p>needed.</p> <ul> <li>Prepare certified and overnight mail, photocopy and scan documents, organize </li></ul> <p>large volumes of documents, send and receive faxes, type and perform other</p> <p>routine clerical functions as required.</p> <ul> <li>Receive, open and distribute incoming mail, track documents and distribute </li></ul> <p>documents via e-mail or hard copy.</p> <ul> <li>Assist with maintaining the office archive files, including filing new files, retrieving </li></ul> <p>files at the request of attorneys, purging per records retention schedules, and</p> <p>scanning.</p> <ul> <li>Follow Department rules and Division procedures and policy, including, but not </li></ul> <p>limited to; Code of Conduct, ethics practices, security and confidentiality rules.</p> <ul> <li>Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).</p> <p>For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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.</p> <p>Within a year of permanent appointment, 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 examination for which they are qualified.</p> <p>NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.</p> <p>COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Current NYS employee eligible for 70.1 transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>55-b/c: please include your letter of eligibility with your response.</p> <p>Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's 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.</p> <p>Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Tyler Young</p> <p>Telephone 518-457-9522</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street W A Harriman State Office Campus</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12227</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified 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 and cover letter.</p> <p>https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home</p> <p>Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for your Social Security Number for verification purposes.</p>