Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/AA1/14447 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/AA1/14447, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
An Administrative Assistant 1 is needed to support the daily operations in the Limited Service Laboratory Unit of The Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP). CLEP is a regulatory program responsible for the oversight of clinical laboratories, blood banks, patient service centers, source plasma donation centers and limited-service laboratories (LSL) located in or accepting specimens from NYS. The incumbent will review and process all types of applications in the LSL Unit, monitor and respond to inquiries in the LSL Shared mailbox, update and maintain the LSL Unit databases, and perform routine clerical functions like scanning, filing, and taking phone calls.
Reassignment or Transfer : Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly Secretary 1); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 and above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Assistant 1 or Administrative Assistant Trainee.
Provisional/ Non-Competitive Promotion: Current New York State Department of Health (DOH) employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) or in a title qualified to take the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 promotion examination (see https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/38-701010.cfm?live=false).
Non-Competitive:
Administrative Assistant 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.
Administrative Assistant 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.
Administrative Assistant 1: 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.
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.
Note: Appointment may be made at either the Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 level (equated to Grades 8 or 10), or Administrative Assistant 1-Grade 11, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess proven ability to manage a substantial and complex workload, demonstrate strong written communication skills, and be proficient with a variety of computer applications. Additionally, they should be a highly collaborative and effective team member.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
Permanent, Competitive, full-time.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their last four digits SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet Provisional appointment minimum qualifications.
Provisional candidates must apply and take the next Civil Service examination offered for this title and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
If three or fewer New York State Department of Health (DOH) promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion (NCP) under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service on the qualifying titles as listed above. In addition, the agency, also at its discretion, has the option under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law to limit consideration to only DOH promotional candidates serving in the direct-line lower-level titles of Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) for NCP nomination.
If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/AA1/14447 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/AA1/14447, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
An Administrative Assistant 1 is needed to support the daily operations in the Limited Service Laboratory Unit of The Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP). CLEP is a regulatory program responsible for the oversight of clinical laboratories, blood banks, patient service centers, source plasma donation centers and limited-service laboratories (LSL) located in or accepting specimens from NYS. The incumbent will review and process all types of applications in the LSL Unit, monitor and respond to inquiries in the LSL Shared mailbox, update and maintain the LSL Unit databases, and perform routine clerical functions like scanning, filing, and taking phone calls.
Reassignment or Transfer : Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant 1 (formerly Secretary 1); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 and above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Assistant 1 or Administrative Assistant Trainee.
Provisional/ Non-Competitive Promotion: Current New York State Department of Health (DOH) employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) or in a title qualified to take the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 promotion examination (see https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/38-701010.cfm?live=false).
Non-Competitive:
Administrative Assistant 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.
Administrative Assistant 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.
Administrative Assistant 1: 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.
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.
Note: Appointment may be made at either the Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 level (equated to Grades 8 or 10), or Administrative Assistant 1-Grade 11, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess proven ability to manage a substantial and complex workload, demonstrate strong written communication skills, and be proficient with a variety of computer applications. Additionally, they should be a highly collaborative and effective team member.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
Permanent, Competitive, full-time.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their last four digits SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet Provisional appointment minimum qualifications.
Provisional candidates must apply and take the next Civil Service examination offered for this title and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
If three or fewer New York State Department of Health (DOH) promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion (NCP) under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service on the qualifying titles as listed above. In addition, the agency, also at its discretion, has the option under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law to limit consideration to only DOH promotional candidates serving in the direct-line lower-level titles of Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) for NCP nomination.
If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.