Health, Department of
Candidates must have permanent status as an Office Assistant 1 Grade 6, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the Grade 6 level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working in an administrative roll;
Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel;
Familiarity with HIPAA and privacy regulations; and
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Bureau Facilities Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the main entry point for the division office, act as the main point of contact for visitors to the office and support other administrative functions for the division. The incumbent will be required to establish and maintain familiarity with division staff, facility staff and all requirements for accessing the facility and division operations.
Specific duties will include but not be limited to the following:
Answering the division telephone;
Registering all visitors, vendors, and guests;
Arranging for visitors to be escorted to and from their desired location;
Scheduling meetings for division staff;
Assist in preparing materials for meetings, including agendas, support material and meeting minutes;
Assist with other administrative functions, including maintaining the staff directory, organization charts and department policies and procedures; and
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more…
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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