Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - Brooklyn

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets•New York, NY

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Office Assistant 1 to support the Division of Food Safety and Inspection in Brooklyn, NY. The Office Assistant 1 will be responsible for supporting the work of the Division by assisting with phone coverage, assisting in the electronic filing of inspection reports, scanning, and saving inspection reports and license applications, and assisting in maintaining Division databases. In addition, this individual will assist in mailings and supply fulfillment for field staff. The Office Assistant 1 is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Brooklyn office located at 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Requirements

No minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of prior clerical experience is preferred.
Experience ideally includes tasks such as data entry, record keeping, and general office support.

Responsibilities

Assisting with phone coverage
Assisting in the electronic filing of inspection reports
Scanning and saving inspection reports and license applications
Assisting in maintaining Division databases
Assisting in mailings and supply fulfillment for field staff

Benefits

Cost-effective health insurance options
Fully covered dental and vision care
Participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
Ample paid time off
5 personal days in the first year
13 vacation days in the first year
13 sick days in the first year
13 paid holidays
Optional Payment Election Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Flex Spending Account
NY's 529 College Savings Program
Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)