Office Assistant 1

New York State Office of Mental Health

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

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities:
  • Data entry
  • Maintaining files
  • Answering phones
  • Opening and sorting mail
  • Scheduling meetings and interviews

Position will be located in Building 19 - Human Resources Dept.

Minimum Qualifications

For candidates outside State service (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program):

  • No education or experience requirements.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

For candidates eligible for a competitive class appointment:

  • Must be reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.

For candidates within State service:

  • 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 Comments

  • Eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,000.
  • Background checks will be required.

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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