Administrative Specialist 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS) (Blaisdell ATC)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/30/26

Applications Due10/15/26

Vacancy ID226033

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NY HELPYes

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleAdministrative Specialist 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS) (Blaisdell ATC)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $60333 to $93120 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Russell E. Blaisdell Addiction Treatment Center

Rockland Psychiatric Center, Building 57, Box 140

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for administrative duties for the Director, Assistant Director, and facility. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing administrative support to the program.
• Filing, setting up and maintaining filing systems and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive personnel records.
• Creating, maintaining, and entering information into spreadsheets and databases.
• Completing reports such as Metro Card, Incident Report Log, and other relevant databases.
• Preparing correspondence, drafting responses and preparing routine letters and memoranda.
• Maintaining calendars; coordinating and scheduling meetings and making arrangements for meeting space, conference call, videoconference or WebEx.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Using various information technology applications such as email, database, spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Answering and directing telephone calls.
• Tracking and timely completion of the staffs' annual performance evaluations and probationary reports while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Receiving, opening, reviewing and distributing all incoming mail.
• Covering the functions of the front desk.
• Functioning as the liaison with OASAS Office of Human Resources Management for all newly hired staff and completion of all needed documents, including orientation.
• Liaison with the host psychiatric center to process purchasing requests for the facility, as well as following up physical plant repairs that are needed for health and safety purposes.
• Ensuring that office supplies for the facility are regularly inventoried and ordered as needed for all staff.
• Utilizing the SFS system for necessary purchases, receiving, staff travel, etc., and other tasks as assigned.
• Operating office equipment such as fax, copiers, computers and phone system and train staff on the use.
• Preparing for monthly meetings and record minutes.
• May coordinate work orders and other related tasks.
• May supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
• Overseeing the Medical Records department (requests, filing, storage, etc.).
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications PERMANENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Permanent status as an Administrative Specialist 1, G-18 and interested in reassignment; OR reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible lists for Administrative Specialist 1or Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/2; OR eligible for transfer under section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

NY HELPS

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:

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications for Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (NS, Equated to SG-14) are:

Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, or business services activities for an organization or program.

Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.

Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee 2.

The qualifications for Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (NS, Equated to SG-16) are:

Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, or business services activities for an organization or program.

Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; masters degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.

The qualifications for Administrative Specialist 1 (SG-18) are:

Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, or business services activities for an organization or program.

Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; masters degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

NOTE: Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

Additional Comments Salary:

Administrative Specialist 1 (G-18): $69,964 - $88,970*

Trainee 1: $56,183 - $71,719*

Trainee 2: $62,694 - $79,795*

(2-year traineeship leading to a Grade-18)

• Plus $4,150 location pay

Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.

Background Investigation Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov

The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, submit your resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Please be sure to include Reference Code EM/AS1/30041/Blaisdell in the subject line of your email. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security # for verification of eligibility.

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