OFFICE ASSISTANT 1 - (NY HELPS) EOA#2024-476
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:•NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There are no minimum qualifications for this title.•COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must be reachable for appointment the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.•REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Office Assistant 1. If you have less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Beginning Office Assistant eligible list. 70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 6 or higher deemed comparable to an Office Assistant 1 by the Department of Civil Service.•To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: •55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS: •Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement. •Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary) •Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon requestDuties Description The Office Assistant 1 will provide general office support to the Human Resource Management Office. Duties include but are not limited to: •Provide reception desk coverage as needed. Greet employees and visitors. Respond to general inquiries via telephone, email, or in-person•Filing•Assist HR Specialist's by typing correspondence, job postings, maintaining and updating required reports. •Schedule fingerprinting appointments and EHS appointments for new employees •Assist with processing and on-boarding of new employees.•Track and ensure employees' professional credentials are current. •Maintain, update and track probationary and annual evaluations for all employees. •Assist HR Specialist's with scheduling interviews, maintaining recruitment file. •Other related duties as assigned by supervisor. #LI-MF1Additional Comments NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.•If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.•Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. •Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. •All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. •If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice •Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) ###-#### or Email at ...@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.NYS Offers Incredible Benefits!Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Long Island OPWDD Human Resources Telephone 631-###-#### Fax 631-###-#### Email Address ...@opwdd.ny.gov AddressStreet Long Island OPWDD 45 Mall Drive, Suite 1 City Commack State NY Zip Code 11725 Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter and resume by 10/04/24.Please include EOA#2024-476 in all correspondence.