Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleOffice Assistant 1 - Keyboarding (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address WA Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Job Specifics

Duties Description Office Assistant 1 titles are part of the Data Collection unit within the RAID team. The RAID team is part of the Office of Tax Policy Analysis (OTPA). Office Assistant 1’s will:

• Collect and maintain large data files, create and maintain analytic tools, and perform data analysis.
• Use appropriate software, documentation, and procedures to timely and accurately correct the exceptions for the annual business tax data files, miscellaneous tax data files and the Personal Income Tax (PIT) study file.
• Use appropriate software to balance work assignments, plan, organize and monitor progress to meet monthly goals and final deadlines.
• Use appropriate software, documentation and procedures to assign NAICS codes to business taxpayers.
• Manually enter Sales Tax NAICS codes into the eMPIRE system.
• Use appropriate software to timely and accurately update or create documentation (i.e., Tax Fill-in forms, etc.).
• Work on special projects and new tasks, as required, to meet both Tax Department and OTPA’s Operational Plan.
• Meet the Department's time and attendance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications 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 a 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 examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are no minimum education or experience requirements for these examinations. However, prior to being considered for appointment, you will be required to pass a keyboarding test that demonstrates your ability to enter text at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy.

Additional Comments 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.

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

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

How to Apply

Name Kacey Eutermarks

Telephone 518-402-2871

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingWork hours, travel and telecommuting options to be discussed during the interview.

Qualified 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 resume and cover letter.

https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home