Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Sing Sing Satellite Unit, P28034

Office Assistant 1 KeyboardingAre you interested in starting a career with New York State? Do enjoy work assignments that include typing and data entry? Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.As an Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:Typing, proofreading, reviewing, and correcting correspondence and documentsTranscribing hand-written materialsGathering data for charts, graphs, and tablesPreparing routine reportsCandidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program.

There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding position, but candidates–must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. OR Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Office Assistant 1 Keyboarding eligible list. OR Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:NYS medical, dental, & vision insuranceAccess to tuition assistance programsExcellent opportunities for advancement & professional growthPaid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leaveNYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.

This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Sing Sing Satellite Unit on the grounds of Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,150.