Office Assistant , Stores​/Mail; NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26616

Responsibilities

As an Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:

• Receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail and supplies/goods
• Packaging and processing outgoing mail
• Maintaining files and records
• Performing physical inventory
• Keeping work area neat and clean

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

• 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 Stores/Mail position, but candidates—must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Candidate can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.
• Candidate 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, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

A background check will be required.

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

Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for.

Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application at:

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and submit it with your other application materials.

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 s