Administrative Assistant Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P2535+

Place of work Buffalo
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Job description, work day and responsibilities

Qualifications
Administrative Assistant 1 - Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Administrative Assistant 1 if they have two (2) years of administrative support experience which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or management of an office and must pass a keyboarding test; 30 words per minute with at least +6% accuracy
Substitution: Certification (e.g
IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 if they have 6 months of administrative support experience which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or management of an office and must pass a keyboarding test; 30 words per minute with at least +6% accuracy
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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
To be advanced to the full performance level of this title, you must successfully complete a training and development program
Upon successful completion of a 12-month training at the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2
Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 - Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 if they have 1 year of administrative support experience which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or management of an office and must pass a keyboarding test; 30 words per minute with at least +6% accuracy
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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
To be advanced to the full performance level of this title, you must successfully complete a training and development program
Upon successful completion of a 12-month training at the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to the Administrative Assistant 1 without further examination
Background checks will be required
Benefits
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
NYS Retirement programs
Responsibilities
As an Administrative Assistant 1 you are the principal administrative support in an office or department performing a wide variety of administrative tasks including:
Answering phones, providing information to callers, taking messages, and transferring calls as needed
Managing calendars
Creating and managing paper and electronic filing systems
Preparing correspondence
Maintaining inventory of office supplies
Arranging for office equipment maintenance and service
Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met
Job description
Duties Description

Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Administrative Assistant 1 positions provide excellent opportunities for advancement and growth. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As an Administrative Assistant 1 you are the principal administrative support in an office or department performing a wide variety of administrative tasks including:
• Answering phones, providing information to callers, taking messages, and transferring calls as needed
• Managing calendars
• Creating and managing paper and electronic filing systems
• Preparing correspondence
• Maintaining inventory of office supplies
• Arranging for office equipment maintenance and service

Minimum Qualifications

Administrative Assistant 1 - Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Administrative Assistant 1 if they have two (2) years of administrative support experience which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or management of an office and must pass a keyboarding test; 30 words per minute with at least +6% accuracy.
• Substitution: Certification (e.g. IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Administrative Assistant 1 at Buffalo Psychiatric Center . Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 - Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 if they have 6 months of administrative support experience which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or management of an office and must pass a keyboarding test; 30 words per minute with at least +6% accuracy.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 at Buffalo Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

To be advanced to the full performance level of this title, you must successfully complete a training and development program. Upon successful completion of a 12-month training at the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2.

Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 - Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 if they have 1 year of administrative support experience which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or management of an office and must pass a keyboarding test; 30 words per minute with at least +6% accuracy.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 at Buffalo Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

To be advanced to the full performance level of this title, you must successfully complete a training and development program. Upon successful completion of a 12-month training at the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to the Administrative Assistant 1 without further examination.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Company address

United States
New York
Buffalo
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Company Name: New York State Office of Mental Health
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Offer ID: #1020631, Published: 2 weeks ago, Company registered: 7 months ago

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