Posted and filing deadline dates.
Posted:
April 22, 2024
Filing Deadline:
May 03, 2024
Control No.
116-24Title
Office Assistant (Word Processing)Job Group
VIClass
CIf you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: May 03, 2024 :
Mailing Location
- Lisa Lacarbonara
- Department of Laboratories and Research
- 10 Dana Road
- Valhalla, NY 10595
- 914-231-1621
Located in the Department of Laboratories and Research - Valhalla:
Under supervision, an incumbent of this class performs a wide variety of tasks in providing clerical support and in acting as an office assistant for a number of administrative or professional staff. Independent action is exercised when routine procedures or clearly defined policies are involved. This position requires a full range of keyboarding skills in the operation of either a word processor and, in some cases, a standard typewriter. When operating word processing equipment, an incumbent is expected to maximize equipment capability in compiling correspondence, records, reports statistical information for various reports; setting up and maintaining automated records and filing systems, and in compiling information for management needs. A high degree of initiative and independent action is required to ensure the timely and accurate processing of the workflow. This position differs from Senior Information Systems Clerk in that the Office Assistant is required to have full knowledge of word processing equipment in order to produce a full range of correspondence and reports, in addition to providing general clerical office support to professional and/or administrative staff. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate personnel. Flexibility of hours may be required. Does related work as required.
- Required
- Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and three years of experience where a primary function of the position was performing general office/clerical work, two years of which must have included the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports or other documents.
- Substitutions
- Satisfactory completion of 30 credits at a recognized college or university, or its equivalent in course hours from an approved institution or office software manufacturer (i.e. Microsoft) may be substituted on a year for year basis for one year of the general office/clerical experience and one year of the specialized experience using computer applications as described above. Completion of 6 credits in word processing coursework at a recognized college or university may be substituted for an additional one year of specialized experience using computer applications as described above. All coursework must be verified by official transcript.
- Notes
- (1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
- Special Notes
- Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.
- Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.
This is a continuous recruitment title. Selected candidates will be required to take and pass an exam and be reachable for appointment from the appropriate eligible list before any offer of employment can be made.
- Salary: $50,055 - $60,990
- Submit: Application (XD-10) and resume
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10).
An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10) and resume.