Office Assistant 1 Stores Mail (SG-06)(NYHELPS) Item# 08077

State of New York•Menands, NY

32d•$36,232 - $44,828

About The Position

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Responsible for safely and proficiently operating agency vehicles between worksites to transport material. A light-duty box truck, not exceeding 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is typical but may also require operation of a courier vehicle such as a light/ medium duty SUV. A CDL license is not required, however, a valid NYS Class D driver's license is. Assigned runs are between headquarters at 110 State Street, Albany and satellite locations at Jordan Road, Troy and 150 Broadway, Menands. Typical loads consist of mail or file bins, furniture, USPS postal containers, locked rolling cases, and palletized supplies. Occasional transportation assignments throughout the year involving the delivery of material to, or retrieval from, other regional locations. throughout NYS, conference facilities, or surplus/recycling centers. Responsible for maintaining accurate information in the vehicle log. Also responsible for being aware of vehicle maintenance needs and reporting to supervisor for prompt handling. Receive warehouse deliveries. Distribute materials, publications, and other promotional items upon request. Retrieve and deliver products for tenant agencies at offsite locations. Maintain accountability of warehouse items using inventory system. Perform support and clerical work such as Bill of Lading and document preparation, scheduling, tracking, and other related activities. Proficiently utilize Microsoft Office Suite and various program specific applications. Maintain accurate records and perform routine preventative maintenance. Operate material handling equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. Process new requests daily and within 24 hours of receipt. Ensure priority requests are processed immediately and coordinate transportation to various OSC offices, as necessary. Update request spreadsheets within database. Order, retrieve and transport miscellaneous documents and boxes from the State Records Center. Assist and notify customers regarding their requests. At times, may be required to work on special mailings, movement of furniture within or to another work site, removal of shelving or other physical duties of this nature.

Requirements

NYS Driver's License
Excellent driving skills
Ability and experience in the operation of box truck vehicles
Knowledge of Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of motor vehicles
Physical ability to lift and transport packages, carts, and pallets throughout the day
Knowledge of simple automotive repair and maintenance procedures
Good time and attendance; promptness
Strong customer service skills
Excellent Communication skills
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Transportation of Materials
Warehousing
Process Records Requests
Mailings, Furniture Moves, and other duties

Benefits

A state pension with vesting after five years' service
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
Holiday and paid time off
Shift and geographic pay differentials
A committed continuous learning environment
Informational Brown Bag sessions
Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas