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Office Assistant 1, Stores/Mail (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27426

New York State Office of Mental Health
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Duties Description

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.

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

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 Stores/Mail 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, & 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.

Salary : $36,232 - $44,828

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