Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyHealth, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleOffice Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) - 6544

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $15.50 to $15.50 Hourly

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8:30 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Warren

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Glens Falls District Office

77 Mohican Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City Glens Falls

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12801

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Seasonal Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) staff support the mission of CEH by performing a variety of administrative functions during New York State’s summer season and beyond. Positions assist CEH district office environmental health staff by performing a variety of critical administrative support functions such as answering office telephones, triaging calls, sorting and distributing mail, filing documents, maintaining office file systems, and performing data entry.

A seasonal Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) role provides interested individuals with the ability to gain real world experience in the field of public health through on-the-job training. Flexible opportunities begin in early May and extend through September 2025.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this position. However, prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service keyboarding test that demonstrates ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be interested in exploring a career in public/environmental health; ability to work independently and as part of a team; effective problem-solving skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other computer programs as needed.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Temporary, seasonal, full-time, competitive appointment opportunity.

A rate increase to $15.97/hour is pending fiscal approval.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Seasonal2025/OA1/GF/6544

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-486-1812

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-473-3395

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12237

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/Seasonal2025/OA1/GF/6544 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2025/OA1/GF/6544, 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.