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Office Assistant 1 Jobs in Albany, NY at Higher Education Services Corporation
THE POSITION
Are you someone who excels in delivering high quality clerical and administrative support services? Do you enjoy being part of a team and are open to improved methods and technologies? Do you provide courteous customer service? Are you interested in improving communications and promoting a safe working environment?
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will perform a variety of clerical support functions for Armstrong County Maintenance District. Primary program responsibilities for this position include the following duties. Entering daily garage payroll information ensuring correct coding and accuracy. Serves as the LSO County Coordinator and schedules and enters training into LSO system. Advises office staff of scheduled training for all employees. Tracks and enters equipment certifications into LSO. Serves as travel arranger for the garage and back up for the field operators. Arranges travel and lodging; provides written notification to employees of procedures required during training absences; and maintains copies of training files. Prepares expense reports/vouchers for employee reimbursement for travel for the garage and back up for the field operators. Responsible for reviewing all expense vouchers for proper coding, signatures, mileage, etc. Prepares accident and injury packets, assisting employees and supervisors with completion of reports, inputting into ESS and ATS, and prepares required letters and other documents. Completes Tort claims for Department vehicle accidents.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Graduation from high school; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
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Title: Office Assistant 1
Company: Higher Education Services Corporation
Location: Albany, NY
