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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/05/26
Applications Due06/23/26
Vacancy ID217484
NY HELPYes
AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address 90 Cohoes Avenue
City Green Island
StateNY
Zip Code12183
Duties Description • Operate and/or assist in operation of postal metering machines, bar code sorters, intelligent inserters, collators, digital printing equipment, folders, cutters, duplicators, and other related auxiliary equipment.
Minimum Qualifications 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 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.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current NYS employee eligible for 70.1 transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations.
OR
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
OR
55-b/c: please include your letter of eligibility with your response.
Additional Comments This position is located in Green Island, NY.
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. Its 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.
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).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Christine Rouse
Telephone 518-457-1705
Fax
Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov
Address
Street WA Harriman Campus Bldg. 9, Room 256
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on ApplyingQualified Candidates should submit a cover letter stating how they qualify with their resume by copying the web address below into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Taxation & Finance.
Within the application you will attach your resume and cover letter.
https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home
Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for your Social Security Number for verification purposes.
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