Office Assistant 2 Calculations (NY HELPS) - New York State Civil Service

NY HELP Yes






Agency Children & Family Services, Office of






Title Office Assistant 2 Calculations (NY HELPS)






Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide






Salary Grade 09






Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)






Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 Annually






Employment Type Full-Time






Appointment Type Contingent Permanent






Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class






Travel Percentage 0%













Workweek Mon-Fri



Hours Per Week 40




Workday




From 6 AM






To 6 PM






Flextime allowed? No






Mandatory overtime? No






Compressed workweek allowed? No






Telecommuting allowed? Yes













County Rensselaer






Street Address Goshen Secure Center



97 Cross Road






City Goshen






State NY






Zip Code 10924













Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:One year of experience where most work time is spent performing mathematical operations, and/or clerical activities related to mathematical operations.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.






Duties Description Perform complicated numerical tasks using accepted account keeping, auditing, statistical, payroll, or other procedures in which mathematical calculations are fundamental. Supervise clerical support staff in the performance of more routine numerical tasks.Process transactions which require mathematical calculation and knowledge of the program area where assigned.Design and produce summary reports using data base or spreadsheet software.Review unit or department financial forms (e.g., vouchers) for conformance with approved spending.Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.






Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.






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










Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services






Telephone 518-473-7936






Fax 518-473-6122






Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov




Address




Street Bureau of Personnel - DEC



52 Washington Street, 231 North






City Rensselaer






State NY






Zip Code 12144













Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.