Office Assistant 1

Albany, NY, United States

Job Description


Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred experience includes:

  • High school diploma or some college experience.
  • Minimum of 6 months of customer service experience.
  • Microsoft Office Suite knowledge: the ability to prepare reports and documents, the ability to work with spreadsheets.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Duties Description These six full-time, temporary/hourly Office Assistant 1 positions will be located within the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Bureau, in the Division of Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP). These positions will report to a Temporary Assistant Specialist 1 (TAS 1).

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Under close supervision of the TAS 1, receives training and experience in the methods and procedures necessary to determine eligibility of applicants for public LIHWAP; and performs related work, as required;
  • Utilize an on-line computerized system to process actions related to eligibility for both applicants and vendors;
  • Review LIHWAP applications for completeness and consistency;
  • Utilize various information systems to assist in the determination of eligibility for LIHWAP;
  • Assist with making accurate and efficient determinations of eligibility;
  • Maintain client records through data entry into computerized/online systems;
  • Deal tactfully and effectively with clients on the phone;
  • Answer correspondence which requests information or assistance;
  • Link customers to other community resources; and
  • Assist in other projects, as assigned.
Additional Comments Full-time, temporary appointments will be made. These temporary positions are currently approved through October 14, 2023. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume and cover letter attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #23131. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4321579
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $20 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Albany, NY, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned