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Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)
New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY 12260 • Posted 9 days ago
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The Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) position at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation involves providing clerical support to several large bureaus within the Division of Environmental Remediation. This includes tasks such as typing emails, proofing and formatting documents, scheduling meetings, and managing office supplies. The role allows for telecommuting and is funded through March 2025, with the possibility of extension based on program needs and funding.
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support to several large bureaus within the Division of Environmental Remediation.
- Assist Division secretarial staff.
- Type emails with correct grammar and punctuation.
- Proof, format, and distribute letters, memos, reports, and forms.
- Schedule meetings and manage invitations through Outlook.
- Copy, scan, fax, and mail documents.
- Answer phones and direct callers.
- Order office supplies.
- Retrieve, open, distribute, and electronically file mail.
- Telecommute as per agreement.
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy as demonstrated by a keyboarding test.
About New York State Civil Service
The State of New York operates as the official website of the government of New York State, offering information about state government agencies, programs, and services. It provides services such as applying for SNAP, renewing professional licenses, and paying parking tickets in NYC. The website also features programs like the Pro-Housing Communities Program and the FY 2024 New York State Budget to make the state more affordable, livable, and safer.
Full Job Description
Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of
Title Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)
Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $15.45 to $15.45 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this position. However, prior to being considered for appointment, you will be required to pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates your ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy.
Duties Description Provide clerical support to several large bureaus within the Division of Environmental Remediation. Assist Division secretarial staff. Knowledge of Word and Outlook.Tasks include: grammar and punctuation for typing of emails, proofing and formatting letters, memos, reports and forms, scheduling meetings, copying, scanning, faxing, and mailing documents; answering phones and directing callers, ordering office supplies, retrieving, opening, distributing mail, electronic filing, copying, scanning, faxing, mailing documents.
Additional Comments Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Megan Miller
Telephone 518-402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-167342 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.
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