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New York State Education Department · 3 days ago

Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-60/26301

Middletown, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $45K/yr

The New York State Education Department is seeking candidates for the Office Assistant 1 position through the NY HELPS program. This role does not require any formal education or experience and is intended for individuals looking to start a career in public service.

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Qualification

Required

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position

There are no education or experience requirements for Office Assistant 1

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 1 for reassignment

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-04 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law

Candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply

Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter

Benefits

Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.

Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.

Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.

Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.

Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).

NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.

Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Eligibility for various life insurance options.