Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent status as an Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding), Grade 6, and be eligible for a lateral transfer, OR be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

55b/c Opportunity
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

Candidates who are not transferring from a keyboarding title must possess adequate keyboarding skills (i.e., the ability to type 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy) as demonstrated by passing the Keyboarding Performance Test.

Based on federal and/or state regulations, this position requires vaccination against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination must be provided. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of interview may not start working until two weeks after their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Office of Mental Health is recruiting to fill an Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding), Grade 6, position assigned to the Administrative Support Services Group (ASSG). ASSG supervises and manages OMH’s capital planning and construction program, and provides direct technical assistance for physical plant operations and maintenance, nutrition, transportation services and safety and security for 22 Psychiatric Centers, 2 Research Institutes, and Cook Chill Production Center located statewide. The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Bureau of Capital Operations. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:

Answer the Unit’s main phone line and refer calls to appropriate staff member for technical information.

Open, review, sort and distribute the mail in accordance with staff assignments.

Perform data entry.

Create, organize and maintain paper and electronic files.

Scan, fax and/or photocopy documents.

Prepare routine correspondence as needed.

Assist with daily tasks and project tracking.

Assist to make travel arrangements and collect travel documentation.

Assist all bureaus within ASSG with various tasks including phone coverage, record maintenance, mail distribution, ordering office supplies, maintaining staff and team itinerary calendars, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, and serve as backup secretary for the Director of ASSG as needed.

Perform other clerical duties as necessary and serve as back-up for other clerical staff.

The Administrative Support Services Group is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Guaranteed covered parking with exclusive employee entrance to office areas is available for $5/month.

Specific scheduled hours for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.