Office Assistant: Data Entry, Records & Admin Support

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Department of Transportation is seeking an Office Assistant to provide essential clerical support in a fast-paced environment. You will perform data entry, mail distribution, records maintenance, and assist the Residency program administration, requiring good communication skills and basic MS Office proficiency.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This role offers stable civil service employment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and/or math calculations.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Maintain records and files.
• Keep supply and inventory records.
• Keyboarding and other document preparation tasks.
• Answer telephones and respond to inquiries from employees, vendors, and customers.
• Assist the Program Aide in Residency program administration (Personnel, Purchasing, Employee Time and Attendance Record Keeping, Training).

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

NYS Department of Transportation is seeking an Office Assistant to provide essential clerical support in a fast-paced environment. You will perform data entry, mail distribution, records maintenance, and assist the Residency program administration, requiring good communication skills and basic MS Office proficiency.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This role offers stable civil service employment with opportunities for growth.