Office Assistant 1 (Stores / Mail) (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P27249

Office Assistant 1 Stores / Mail

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 candidatesmust 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 :

Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.