IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE EXAM NO. 1128 WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE OR YOUR LIST NO. ON EXAM 1128.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

DOF’s Treasury and Payment Services Division is responsible for overseeing all City payment websites, the payment processing of tax returns, property recording forms, parking violation programs, and the collection of delinquent accounts, and oversees the agency’s management of the City’s cash balances and its relationships with banking institutions. Treasury and Payment Services is also responsible for collecting outstanding violations issued by City agencies and adjudicated by the Environmental Control Board.

Payments, Billing, and Refunds is responsible for processing payments for property taxes and property-related charges, business and excise taxes, and parking and camera violations. The division is responsible for communicating amounts due, maintaining the quality of departmental records, and providing customer service to individuals seeking information on making payments or receiving refunds. Payments, Billing, and Refunds performs account adjustments and respond to refund inquiries from the public.

The Business Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax (CMVT) unit is responsible for providing customer service for Medallion and Non-Medallion respondents that meet the necessary requirements.

The CMVT unit is seeking a highly motivated, highly organized, and detailed oriented individual to serve as a customer service representative. Reporting to the Manager of CMVT and Parking Tax Exemptions, specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assist respondents via E-mail, web message, phone, walk-ins.
- Manage customer accounts by adding, removing plates from accounts.
- Handling / processing CMVT payments and refund requests.
- Resolve complex problem cases related to the CMVT.
- Work on CMVT tasks through BTCS system.
- Assist with coordinating the annual CMVT Bulk Filer process.
- Assist with preparation for the annual renewal process for Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax (CMVT).
- Process other Business Tax forms and requests.
- Assist with ad hoc request as required by the unit director or Assistant Commissioner
- Communicate with various large Corporations regarding their fleet of vehicle for CMVT
- Serve as one of the unit's alternate BTCS testers.
- Research and issue TLC Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax Clearance Letters.
- Communicate with various internal units within DOF.
- Process Bulk File Process for the commercial motor vehicle tax.
- Assist DOF Collections and Sheriff Department.
- Assist with Parking Tax Exemptions Unit daily functions.

Additional Information:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Analytical and organizational skills. - Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. - Prior Customer Service skills a plus. - Ability to think creatively, embrace new approaches and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems. - Ability to write correspondence and effectively communicate with customers.

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.