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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 09/09/26
Applications Due09/23/26
Vacancy ID223345
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleOffice Assistant 2 Stores and Mail (NY HELPS) - 11050
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 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 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address Wadsworth Center, Division of Laboratory Operations, Mailing, Receiving and Asset Management
Empire State Plaza, Biggs Laboratory
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Duties Description This position is located within the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center Mail, Receiving and Asset Management Unit. Duties will include but are not limited to: Mail delivery and pickup, incoming USPS Mail, UPS and FedEx processing, accepting and processing deliveries (unloading trucks with and without heavy equipment), and processing outgoing letters, packages, crates and pallets using USPS, UPS and FedEx. Performing asset management duties including equipment receiving, tagging, delivery and pick-up. Fielding inquiries regarding all aspects of the units directives. Supervising and training lower-level staff.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 2 Stores/Mail G-9, OR one year or more of permanent or contingent- permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional Promotion: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status or 55-b/55-c service in 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.cfm.
Public Candidates (NY HELPS): One year of experience performing activities related to mail receipt, mail distribution, storage, and/or stores keeping.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with mail, receiving and shipping operations, customer service and use of material handling equipment. Proficient computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing software. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner, manage multiple activities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of DOH policies and supervisory experience.
Additional Comments This position requires the ability to routinely lift and/or carry heavy items and requires the ability to routinely reach, bend, stand and walk for long periods of time.
Permanent, Competitive, Full-Time. Transfer candidates may be asked for their SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2SM/11050
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/OA2SM/11050 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2SM/11050, 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. Resumes will be accepted until September 23, 2026.
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