DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
*** TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY – IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE, MUST
HAVE TAKEN FILED AND TAKEN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE BRIDGE EXAM, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM ***
The candidate will assist the Director by performing various clerical functions for the Adopt-A-Highway Sponsorship and Volunteer Programs. The candidate will prepare, maintain, and communicate data associated with over 160 community volunteer groups and individuals currently in the program with over 200 sites as well as Highway Sponsors and approved Maintenance Providers for approximate 362 miles of highway. Candidate will assist staff by preparing memos and receipts necessary to facilitate our partners, sponsors, and maintenance providers. As the point of first contact, candidate will answer phone calls and emails from prospective volunteers and sponsors professionally, answer inquiries to the best of their ability, and refer complex inquiries to the proper personnel.
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #692706. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Job Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041
Hours: 35 Hours/Week
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills
Preference will be given to candidates with interest or experience in additional software skills, such as ArcGIS, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud. Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing and presentation skills are desirable. Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver’s license valid in the State of New York is preferred.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
