Administrative Assistant 1 OR Trainee (NY HELPS) - 90830

NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Administrative Assistant 1 OR Trainee (NY HELPS) - 90830 Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade 11 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $39215 to $56743 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Operations and Systems 11 Corporate Woods Blvd. City Albany State NY Zip Code 12211 Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Administrative Assistant Trainee 1: High school or high school equivalency diploma.Administrative Assistant Trainee 2: High school or high school equivalency diploma; and one year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office.Administrative Assistant 1: High school or high school equivalency diploma; and two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office.Reassignment & Transfer Opportunities: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Administrative Assistant 1, Grade 11, OR current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as an Administrative Assistant 1.OR: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 6 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1.Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38687titles.cfmIf three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. A passing score on a typing test is required before a job offer to this title can be approved.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in an administrative roll; Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel; Familiarity with HIPAA and privacy regulations; and Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Duties Description Under the direction of the Bureau Facilities Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the main entry point for the division office, act as the main point of contact for visitors to the office and support other administrative functions for the division. The incumbent will be required to establish and maintain familiarity with division staff, facility staff and all requirements for accessing the facility and division operations. Specific duties will include but not be limited to the following: Answering the division telephone; Registering all visitors, vendors, and guests; Arranging for visitors to be escorted to and from their desired location; Scheduling meetings for division staff; Assist in preparing materials for meetings, including agendas, support material and meeting minutes; Assist with other administrative functions, including maintaining the staff directory, organization charts and department policies and procedures; and Other duties as assigned. Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds And many moreFor new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Management Group, EM/AA1/90830 Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EM/AA1/90830 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/AA1/90830, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.