NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 4 hours ago
Office Assistant 1
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking an Office Assistant 1 to support the Plant Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisors. The role involves inventory management, office support, and extensive use of computer applications for various administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Inventory and ordering of office supplies, equipment, etc
Provide support to the Plant Superintendent and other Maintenance Supervisors as needed
Responding to requests for information and providing support to Central Office of Property Supports and Emergency Services staff
Extensive use of computers primarily for presentation, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, and database application, creating forms, correspondences, and word processing applications
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Set up meetings and webinars using MS Teams WebEx, and Zoom platforms. This will include preparation of meeting materials, distribution of event invitations, and facilitation of webinar technologies
Take meeting minutes and track follow-up items when needed
Develop a working knowledge of the Property Supports and Emergency Services work order program so as to be able to perform requested data entry tasks and retrieve needed information
Pick up, stamp in, sort, and distribute mail
Answer telephone. Take messages and page when necessary
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Inventory and ordering of office supplies, equipment, etc
Provide support to the Plant Superintendent and other Maintenance Supervisors as needed
Responding to requests for information and providing support to Central Office of Property Supports and Emergency Services staff
Extensive use of computers primarily for presentation, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, and database application, creating forms, correspondences, and word processing applications
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Set up meetings and webinars using MS Teams WebEx, and Zoom platforms
Preparation of meeting materials, distribution of event invitations, and facilitation of webinar technologies
Take meeting minutes and track follow-up items when needed
Develop a working knowledge of the Property Supports and Emergency Services work order program
Pick up, stamp in, sort, and distribute mail
Answer telephone. Take messages and page when necessary
All other duties as assigned
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer
Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement
Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request
Benefits
Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event.
Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure.
Company
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dianne Henk
Director, Statewide Workforce Transformation & Chief Diversity Officer
Dom Marando, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer
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