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Employment Opportunities at the Office of General Services

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Employment Opportunities at the Office of General Services

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About
The Office of General Services

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an agency of approximately 1,600 employees covering a broad spectrum of job responsibilities, educational and work backgrounds. Among our employees are real estate professionals; office assistants; facility operation assistants; parking attendants; building managers; event coordinators; engineers; architects; skilled trades professionals; plant utilities assistants and engineers; digital and media specialists; contract managers; and more. We are committed to workforce development and diversity. With work locations in Albany and throughout the state, OGS is truly a great place to work.

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OGS provides reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need requiring an accommodation, please send a request to [email protected].  

NY HELPS
No Exam? No Problem.

Open Positions

Through the NY HELPS program, State agencies are filling critical positions in a streamlined process to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly – all without examinations.

Look through this list of NY HELPS positions that are now open on Team OGS.
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In-Demand Opportunities
Applications Continually Accepted
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Upcoming Job Fairs
EventDateLocationInformation/Registration
Monroe Community College Career FairJuly 16, 2024 from 12pm-2pmMonroe Community CollegeMore Information
Plaza Farmers MarketJuly 17, 2024 from 10am-2pmEmpire State PlazaMore Information
Black Arts & Cultural FestivalAugust 3, 2024Empire State PlazaMore Information
Plaza Farmers MarketAugust 14, 2024 from 10am-2pmEmpire State PlazaMore Information
Albany Job FairSeptember 11, 2024 from 2pm-6pmHoliday Inn Express & Conference Center, Latham, NYMore Information
Hispanic Heritage CelebrationSeptember 14, 2024Empire State Plaza Convention CenterMore Information
Hops and HarvestSeptember 18, 2024Empire State PlazaMore Information
Clarkson Career FairSeptember 18, 2024 from 11am-4pmClarkson UniversityMore Information
Syracuse University Career FairSeptember 24, 2024 from 3pm-7pmSyracuse UniversityMore Information
Albany Job FairOctober 2, 2024Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center, Latham, NYMore Information
SUNY Albany Career FairOctober 8, 2024 from 11am-3pmSUNY AlbanyMore Information

Featured Programs Learn More About Working in OGS

Why Work Here
New York State Offers Incredible Benefits!
Health Care Coverage
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Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.  →More

Paid Holidays and Leave
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•13 paid holidays each year 
•13 days of paid vacation leave initially 
•5 days paid personal leave each year 
•13 days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year 
•Up to 3 days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events  →More

Retirement

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Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.  →More

Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. 
  • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. 
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. 
  • Life insurance and Disability insurance. 
  • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. 
  • Training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. 
  • Hybrid work environment, which includes a mix of in-office and telecommuting work days with agency approval   
  • Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF-represented and M/C-designated employees that may grant continuing education credits toward maintaining professional licensure. 
  • State employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program after 120 qualifying payments.