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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 12 / 03 / 25
Applications Due12 / 17 / 25
Vacancy ID204023
NY HELPYes
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleOffice Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 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 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Erie
Street Address 1200 East and West Rd.
EOA# 25-738bjd
City West Seneca
StateNY
Zip Code14224
Duties Description
procedures. Refer inquiries as necessary.
communications.
copiers, scanners, and printers; replace toner cartridges; and clean keyboards and screens.
bills and vouchers; reviewing or auditing calculations or statistics; or disbursing or receiving items of value such as cash or vouchers,
completeness, content, and accuracy.
from scanned documents.
publications, records, or other external or internal communications.
ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available.
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Minimum Qualifications Competitive Minimum Qualifications :
1. Candidates must have permanent competitive status as an Office Assistant 2 or Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) and be eligible for a lateral transfer.
OR
2. Eligible to transfer via section 70.1 of Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For eligible 70.1 information, visit the Career Mobility Office at : http : / / careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov / cmo / gotit / title-search / titlesearch_action.cfm
When doing this search use your current title to see the titles you can transfer to.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications :
One year of clerical experience.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Submit cover letter and résumé by December 17, 2025 to :
Human Resources Management Office
1200 East and West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
West Seneca, NY 14224
E-Mail : opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax : (716) 517-3715
Please reference EOA #25-738bjd in all correspondence.
Do not reference the vacancy ID when responding.
When submitting documents via email, Adobe PDF is preferred.
Additional Comments
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF / CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https : / / oer.ny.gov / training-and-professional-development.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name OPWDD Region 1 Western Office EOA #25-738bjd
Telephone 716-517-2057
Fax 716-517-3715
Email Address opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 1200 East and West Rd.
EOA #25-738bjd
City West Seneca
State NY
Zip Code 14224
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE : Submit cover letter and résumé by December 17, 2025 to :
Human Resources Management Office
1200 East and West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
West Seneca, NY 14224
E-Mail : opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax : (716) 517-3715
Please reference EOA #25-738bjd in all correspondence.
Do not reference the vacancy ID when responding.
When submitting documents via email, Adobe PDF is preferred.
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