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Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Outpatient, P26478

New York State Office of Mental Health
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
Duties Description

Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

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

  • Data entry
  • Maintaining files
  • Answering phones
  • Opening and sorting mail
  • Scheduling meetings and interviews

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 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 Beginning Office Assistant 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, 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.

Salary : $36,232 - $44,828

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