Duties Description Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth. As an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:
Receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail and supplies/goods
Packaging and processing outgoing mail
Maintaining files and records
Performing physical inventory
Keeping work area neat and clean
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail position, but candidates–must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. OR Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list. OR Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave