Office Assistant 1

New York State Office of Mental Health

Brentwood, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedInH-1B with no lottery (university)

Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

New York State Office of Mental Health

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

About the Role

Office Assistant 1 positions are entry-level roles offering opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data entry
  • Maintaining files
  • Answering phones
  • Opening and sorting mail
  • Scheduling meetings and interviews

Location

Building 81 - 7th floor - Nursing Education

Qualifications

Candidates outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. No education or experience requirements. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

OR

Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.

OR

Candidates within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position 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.

Additional Information

  • NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Access to tuition assistance programs
  • 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
  • Background checks will be required.
  • This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,000.

H-1B sponsor

New York State Office of Mental Health is a university, so it can file H-1Bs any time of year with no lottery (cap-exempt).

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