The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

Reporting to the Administrative Relations Specialist, the selected candidate will be responsible for processing and maintaining time and attendance records for all employees at Healthy Homes Department. In addition, will be responsible to ensure all employees adhere to NYCHA’s timekeeping rules and regulations such as; summer hours, religious observance, worker's compensation, approved excused times, etc.

Specific duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

1. Monitor Kronos daily for completeness and accuracy.
2. Prepare and maintain Kronos reports such as lateness, absence and missing swipes for supervisor’s review.
3. Prepare Monthly and Yearly close-out Kronos timekeeping reports.
4. Record manual timekeeping events.
5. Handle timekeeping inquiries from employees, supervisors, Human Resources, etc.
6. Prepare and submit “Action on Paycheck” for employees.
7. Maintain updated employee files and records in electronic and paper form.
8. Notify Human Resources of issues with non-operating timeclocks and following up.
9. Perform specific projects as requested by Director.
10. Serve as a back-up secretary for the Director.

Additional Information

1. For NYCHA employees. this position is open as promotional opportunities only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
2. For NYCHA employees, employees applying for transfer, 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).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Preference will be given to CIVIL SERVICE BRIDGE EXAM# 3120 passers.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

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 link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

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

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

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.

1. Extensive Kronos/timekeeping experience. 2. Knowledge of NYCHA leave regulations. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook. 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 5. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work. 6. Knowledge of Maximo and Oracle.

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/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements

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.