Under the aegis of the NYC Department of Investigation (DOI), the NYCHA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducts confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other improper activities by NYCHA employees, residents, and contractors. OIG also conducts proactive and systemic investigations of NYCHA’s operations, policies, and finances, which result in broad-based policy recommendations as well as significant financial recoveries and criminal prosecutions.

Under supervision, with limited latitude for independent judgment, NYCHA-OIG is seeking a Clerical Associate whose duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

1. Perform clerical functions and provide support within the Office of the Inspector General.
2. Answer phone calls and redirect them when necessary.
3. Prepare file for Vendor Name Check (VNC) request.
4. Develop and maintain a filing system for the NYCHA-OIG.
5. Perform data entry in Case Management System (CMS).
6. Perform timekeeping functions in Kronos and manage OIG’s staff timecards.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Clerical Associate to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the following link:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Additional Information

1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. Candidate subject to a thorough background screening by DOI Background Investigative Unit.
3. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.

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.