Job Description
Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the Section Superintendent or Transportation Office Assistant 2, the Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail will perform a variety of duties in support of the daily operations of the Canal. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
•Receive, unload, unpack, sort, store, count, and distribute goods received by the office, following established procedures
•Keep shelves and stock clean, neat, and in proper place
•Maintain files, correspondence, documents, and materials, pursuant to guidelines
•Maintain various listings for mail service purposes
•May operate a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver mail.
•Performs a variety of duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS
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.
At a future date (within one 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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for the Office Assistant 1 Stores/Mail OR have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer.
GOVERNOR'S PROGRAM TO HIRE INDIVIDUALS AND VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES
Section 55-b of the New York State Civil Service Law authorizes the New York State Civil Service Commission to designate up to 1,700 positions normally filled through competitive examination to be filled through the appointment of qualified persons with disabilities. Section 55-c authorizes the designation of up to 500 positions in the non-competitive class to be filled by qualified veterans with disabilities. Eligibility for these programs is limited to persons with qualifying disabilities, who are found otherwise qualified to satisfactorily perform the duties of a position. To apply for this opportunity via the 55b/c program, please submit an up-to-date resume, cover letter, and your eligibility letter for the 55b/c program from Civil Service Employee Health Services (EHS). More information on this program can be found here:
Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.
For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Telephone 518-449-6003
Fax
Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Address Street 30 South Pearl St. Fl. 5
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on Applying Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location (Office Assistant 1-Stores/Mail - Albion) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
•Nine (9) paid holidays annually
•Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
•Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
•Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
•Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually
Health Benefits
•Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
•Pre-Tax contribution program
•Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
•Opt-Out incentive program
•Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Additional Benefits
•CSEA representation and access to their benefits
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•Professional development and promotional opportunities
•Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
•New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
•NYS Deferred Compensation
•And many more...
The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov StateJobsNY
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