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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/13/26
Applications Due07/10/26
Vacancy ID216003
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleOffice Assistant 1 Keyboarding (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Sing Sing Satellite Unit, P27068
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Westchester
Street Address Central New York Psychiatric Center - Sing Sing Satellite Unit
354 Hunter Street
City Ossining
StateNY
Zip Code10562
Duties Description Are 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 documents
Transcribing hand-written materials
Gathering data for charts, graphs, and tables
Preparing routine reports
Minimum Qualifications Candidates 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 candidatesmust 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.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Centers 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 $4,000.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 315-765-3369
Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Central New York Psychiatric Center
PO Box 300
City Marcy
State NY
Zip Code 13403
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your cover letter, resume and other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.
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