NY HELP Yes Agency Transportation, Department of Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) R5 Bridge Maint Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade 06 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $36232 to $44828 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? Yes County Erie Street Address 100 SENECA ST NYS DOT City BUFFALO State NY Zip Code 14203 Duties Description • Answer questions from and provide information to various parties regarding agency activities, transactions, and procedures. Refer inquiries as necessary. • Operate various communication systems such as telephones and computers and keep records of such communications. • Operate and perform basic cleaning and maintenance on office machines and equipment. Clear paper jams in copiers, scanners, and printers; replace toner cartridges; and clean keyboards and screens. • Schedule appointments and meetings using various office tools. • Perform routine processing activities, including checking forms for completeness and accuracy.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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, 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 with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.The NYS Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Richard L. Felber, P.E., RBME Telephone Fax Email Address MerryJoy.Andrews@dot.ny.gov Address Street 100 SENECA ST City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14203 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-63 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 17, 2025 to: Richard L. Felber, P.E., RBME NYSDOT-Bridge Maintenance 100 Seneca Street-5th Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 Or Email: MerryJoy.Andrews@dot.ny.gov