New York State Education Department · 8 hours ago
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Box OP-1949/19509
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrThe New York State Education Department is seeking an Office Assistant 1 as part of the NY HELPS Program, which allows for non-competitive appointments. The role involves performing various office duties without specific education or experience requirements, making it accessible for a wide range of candidates.
AssociationEducationGovernmentNon Profit
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
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 1
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 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).
Opportunities for telecommuting.
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Company
New York State Education Department
The New York State Education Department is the department of the New York state government responsible for the supervision for all schools.
Founded in 1904
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karen Starke
CIO
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