The Clerical Associate will be responsible for a myriad of critical administrative tasks including:

Receiving and processing internal disciplinary complaints issued to Dept. of Sanitation (DSNY) Workers. Reviewing accompanying documentation for completeness and requesting missing documentation from the DSNY field offices when necessary. Updating Sanitation Workers’ disciplinary records to reflect the outcome of internal disciplinary conferences. Processing of settlement documentation. Administratively closing disciplinary matters upon notification from Human Resources of employees’ retirement or resignation from the DSNY. Generating an associated closing report that is shared with the DSNY Commissioner. Assisting the office with additional tasks assigned on an as-needed basis.

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.

- Experience using MS Windows including, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. - Excellent organizational and communication skills. - Must be comfortable working in a dynamic atmosphere handling multiple concurrent activities displaying excellent attention to details. - Work well with a team to meet deadlines. - Knowledge of detailed record keeping systems.

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.

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/.

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.

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.