Office Assistant 1 (stores/mail)

Permanent Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail G-6, OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent- permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade-4 or above and eligible for transfer to an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail, Grade-6 under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Public Candidates: Active list candidate, immediately reachable on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Beginning Office Assistant eligible list #26-711, OR qualified 55 b/c candidate.

NYHELPS: There are no minimum education or experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidate must have experience working in a fast paced medical or scientific stockroom setting and working as part of a team. Candidate must be able to lift items in excess of 25lbs and have experience utilizing pallet moving equipment.

Duties Description Under the direct supervisor of a Principal Laboratory Worker, G11, the incumbent will provide director support to the Wadsworth Center's centralize Glassware Unit. Processing incoming and outgoing glassware, stockpots, and laundry. Operate the autoclaves, dishwashers, and electric ovens to sterilize glassware. Fills glassware orders. Collect, decontaminate, and prepare shipments. Brings shipments to and from the loading dock. Maintain and update files.

Additional Comments Permanent, competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

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 more...

For 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

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Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA1SM/11228

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

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 NMH/OA1SM/11228 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA1SM/11228, 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 December 5, 2024.