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Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Location
Harlem, NY
Compensation
$42,209 - $61,076 / year
Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
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Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)
State of New York
Location
Harlem, NY
Compensation
$42,209 - $61,076 / year
Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Aug 28, 2026
317 Lenox Ave, Harlem, NY 10027

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

These positions will provide administrative support to both the Downstate Systems Bureau and Metro Bureau within the Employment and Income Support Programs division (EISP).

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Answer calls coming from various areas, including but not limited to, Human Resources Administration Centers (HRA), The governor’s office, clients and office staff;
  • Monitor and distribute emails and or phone calls from the governor’s office to available staff;
  • Providing Admin support to office management, as needed, such as, maintain calendar compile and forward weekly leave slips; and
  • Type documents as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. 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 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.

Non-Competitive Qualifications:

Trainee 1: Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. To be advanced to the full performance level of this title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee

2.

Trainee 2: One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. To be advanced to the full performance level of this title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2 you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

For the Full Performance Level: Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.

Substitution: Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate’s degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.

Non-Competitive Promotion Qualifications:

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) of our option to conduct a non-competitive promotional examination for the position of Administrative Assistant 1 at OTDA. If three or fewer interested and qualified promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion.

To qualify, the candidate must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Only the titles listed are qualifying. Qualifying titles are at https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfm

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).

Competitive Qualifications:

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/

OR

Titles eligible for transfer to Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11 via Section 70.1 SPL

  • If qualifying for the Administrative Assistant 1 based upon service in one of the transferable titles in the listing, you must provide proof of successful completion of the required four mandatory administrative support courses and completion of the four elective administrative support courses listed below.

Mandatory Administrative Support Courses:

  • Microsoft Word Basic
  • Customer Service
  • Organized Office Worker
  • Successful Business Writing

Elective Administrative Support courses:

  • Computer Skills and Technology
  • Interpersonal and Customer Relations
  • Professional and Self-Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Course requirements can be found at http://otda.state.nyenet/psqi/bhr/Jobs-attachments/administrative-assistant-core-training-requirements.pdf

To access the courses, please click on the following link: https://nyscseapartnership.org/AdminAssistTraineeship/index.cfm

Titles eligible for transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, SG-8 via Section 70.1 SPL- If qualifying for the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 based upon service in one of the transferable titles in the listing below. You must also provide proof of completion of the following four mandatory Administrative Support courses before advancement or appointment to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2:

Mandatory Administrative Support courses:

  • Microsoft Word Basic
  • Customer Service
  • Organized Office Worker
  • Successful Business Writing

Course requirements can be found at http://otda.state.nyenet/psqi/bhr/Jobs- attachments/administrative-assistant-core-training-requirements.pdf

To access the courses, please click on the following link: https://nyscseapartnership.org/AdminAssistTraineeship/index.cfm

Titles eligible for transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, SG-10 via Section 70.1 SPL- If qualifying for the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 based upon service in one of the transferable titles in the listing below, you must have successfully completed 52 weeks of service as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 and completion of the four core administrative support courses.

Four mandatory Administrative Support courses:

  • Microsoft Word Basic
  • Customer Service
  • Organized Office Worker
  • Successful Business Writing

Course requirements can be found at http://otda.state.nyenet/psqi/bhr/Jobs- attachments/administrative-assistant-core-training-requirements.pdf

To access the courses, please click on the following link: https://nyscseapartnership.org/AdminAssistTraineeship/index.cfm

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Harlem.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Aug 28, 2026
317 Lenox Ave, Harlem, NY 10027

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Build a resume for this job

Job description

These positions will provide administrative support to both the Downstate Systems Bureau and Metro Bureau within the Employment and Income Support Programs division (EISP).

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Answer calls coming from various areas, including but not limited to, Human Resources Administration Centers (HRA), The governor’s office, clients and office staff;
  • Monitor and distribute emails and or phone calls from the governor’s office to available staff;
  • Providing Admin support to office management, as needed, such as, maintain calendar compile and forward weekly leave slips; and
  • Type documents as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. 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 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.

Non-Competitive Qualifications:

Trainee 1: Six months of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. To be advanced to the full performance level of this title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee

2.

Trainee 2: One year of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. To be advanced to the full performance level of this title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2 you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

For the Full Performance Level: Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration.

Substitution: Certification (e.g., IAAP Certified Administrative Professional) or associate’s degree in office administration, secretarial science, administrative assistance, paralegal, business technology, or office technology substitutes for two years of experience.

Non-Competitive Promotion Qualifications:

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) of our option to conduct a non-competitive promotional examination for the position of Administrative Assistant 1 at OTDA. If three or fewer interested and qualified promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion.

To qualify, the candidate must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. Only the titles listed are qualifying. Qualifying titles are at https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38701titles.cfm

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).

Competitive Qualifications:

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/

OR

Titles eligible for transfer to Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11 via Section 70.1 SPL

  • If qualifying for the Administrative Assistant 1 based upon service in one of the transferable titles in the listing, you must provide proof of successful completion of the required four mandatory administrative support courses and completion of the four elective administrative support courses listed below.

Mandatory Administrative Support Courses:

  • Microsoft Word Basic
  • Customer Service
  • Organized Office Worker
  • Successful Business Writing

Elective Administrative Support courses:

  • Computer Skills and Technology
  • Interpersonal and Customer Relations
  • Professional and Self-Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Course requirements can be found at http://otda.state.nyenet/psqi/bhr/Jobs-attachments/administrative-assistant-core-training-requirements.pdf

To access the courses, please click on the following link: https://nyscseapartnership.org/AdminAssistTraineeship/index.cfm

Titles eligible for transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 1, SG-8 via Section 70.1 SPL- If qualifying for the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 based upon service in one of the transferable titles in the listing below. You must also provide proof of completion of the following four mandatory Administrative Support courses before advancement or appointment to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2:

Mandatory Administrative Support courses:

  • Microsoft Word Basic
  • Customer Service
  • Organized Office Worker
  • Successful Business Writing

Course requirements can be found at http://otda.state.nyenet/psqi/bhr/Jobs- attachments/administrative-assistant-core-training-requirements.pdf

To access the courses, please click on the following link: https://nyscseapartnership.org/AdminAssistTraineeship/index.cfm

Titles eligible for transfer to Administrative Assistant Trainee 2, SG-10 via Section 70.1 SPL- If qualifying for the Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 based upon service in one of the transferable titles in the listing below, you must have successfully completed 52 weeks of service as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 and completion of the four core administrative support courses.

Four mandatory Administrative Support courses:

  • Microsoft Word Basic
  • Customer Service
  • Organized Office Worker
  • Successful Business Writing

Course requirements can be found at http://otda.state.nyenet/psqi/bhr/Jobs- attachments/administrative-assistant-core-training-requirements.pdf

To access the courses, please click on the following link: https://nyscseapartnership.org/AdminAssistTraineeship/index.cfm

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Harlem.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.