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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/15/26

Applications Due09/30/26

Vacancy ID224256

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NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleOffice Assistant 2 NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna Road (Wade Road)

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Duties Description The Processing and Shared Services Bureau consists of the following units:

• Document Imaging
• Liability Correspondence
• Return Data Management (RDM)
• Returns Processing Center (RPC)
• Returns Processing Center Support (RPCS)

Under the supervision of a Taxpayer Services Representative 2 or Taxpayer Services Specialist 2, the incumbent will perform the day-to-day activities of a unit whose function is to perform high speed document processing, remittance depositing, data entry, electronic form insertion, and exception work for multiple taxes. Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively and logically communicate both verbally and in writing with both internal and external customers, such as taxpayers, tax professionals and software developers. Listen attentively, extract and assimilate pertinent facts to provide clear, concise, accurate answers.
• Follow established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment in monitoring multiple work assignments.
• Complete assignments independently with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Demonstrate acceptable knowledge and skill in the use of prescribed software, department systems, and other tools to effectively complete assignments. Recommend system and procedural changes.
• Access pertinent information from various processing and imaging systems to identify and accurately resolve taxpayer or tax professional issues.
• Update taxpayer records and process tax returns, payments, and documents.
• Use a personal computer requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard to produce documents including letters, forms, email or to access taxpayer data related to refund claims, account information, registrations, permits and return processing errors.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, a strong work ethic, a commitment to the success of assignments, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Read, understand, and apply laws, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines where clear precedents and detailed direction may or may not exist.
• Research and analyze information received, draw conclusions using sound judgment and make quality decisions and recommendations.
• May Supervise within Unit. Assign work, evaluate, and monitor staff productivity, work performance, and time and attendance using existing quality assurance procedures.
• Write performance evaluations and assist in disciplinary actions as necessary for subordinate staff.
• Assist with the creation of oral and written reports and presentations.
• Identify training needs and may personally develop and conduct formal classroom, video, or on-the-job training for staff.
• Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations. Perform with the highest level of integrity, acting within the Department's code of conduct, state ethics laws and department policies.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be current NYS employees eligible for a 70.1 transfer in accordance with Civil Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate Civil Service Eligible List for this title and location.

OR

If eligible via 55 b/c please provide a copy of your active letter of eligibility with your response.

OR

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

Within one year of permanent appointment, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current NYS employees with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as an Office assistant, clerical or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.

Qualifying titles are available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/38687titles.cfm

OR

One year of clerical experience.

Additional Comments The Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) strives to provide New Yorkers with the highest level of service possible. To do so, it is of the utmost importance that we recruit and retain a high-quality, skilled, and diverse workforce. Nearly 18million New Yorkers rely on our employees to accurately apportion funds for schools, roads, medical care, security services, conservation programs, and much, much more. We are committed to administering the state's tax systems fairly, courteously, and cost effectively. We believe the way to do this is to partner the skills, creativity, and ingenuity of our work force with the best technologies available.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to are view of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is incompliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

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

Name Recruitment Team 1

Telephone 518-457-2900

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W. A. Harriman State Office Campus Building 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application, you will attach your cover letter & resume.

https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for your Social Security Number for verification purposes

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