Job Description: The mailroom at Farmingdale State College seeks an Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail). The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Receive, examine and account for incoming deliveries.
- Deliver supplies tothe campus.
- Load, unload and otherwise physically handle deliveries.
- Check shipping document against purchase order and input quantities into a web based receiving portal.
- Occasionally operate a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies.
- Occasionally operate a forklift.
- Maintain physical inventory and maintain records.
- Tagging of assets as they come into receiving and updating the PCS computer program or an excel spreadsheet.
- Handle surplus and disposal processes of equipment.
- Maintain inventory files.
- Correspond with departments to ensure proper inventory controls are in place.
- Perform yearly physical inventories.
The location of this position would be in the Central Receiving area of Facilities Operations. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired before May 2024 will be appointed on a temporary basis. In May 2024, satisfactory employees will receive permanent, non-competitive appointments and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Transfers from other New York State agencies are welcome to apply. Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good communication skills.
- The ability to bend, lift and walk for extended periods of time.
Additional Information: - Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
- Grade 6 Salary (starting March 28, 2024): $35,177 + $3,400 location pay = $38,577 Total Annual Compensation
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plansClick here for New York State Benefits Summary.VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITIONThe Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following linkThis page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@goer.ny.gov.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the Apply Now link at the bottom of this page. We require the following documents:ResumeCover LetterURL: www.farmingdale.edu/employmentOnly applications submitted online will be accepted, no phone calls please.For more information on Civil Service opportunities, please check their website atwww.cs.ny.gov