The 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.

The Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and the trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics.

Under managerial direction, performs highly confidential secretarial and administrative work directly for the Deputy Commissioner. The qualified candidate will be meticulously detail-oriented, excellent with verbal and written communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Edits and/or reviews important complex and confidential material at meetings and conferences.
- Prepares agendas and makes all necessary arrangements.
- Manages the Deputy Commissioner's calendar and edits and prepares correspondence and reports.
- Engages in research activities to compile and arrange data for the expeditious consideration and determination of policy questions.
- Answer telephone calls, takes messages or refers callers to appropriate staff, if applicable and reviews all incoming written materials.
- Maintain confidential files and discretion for the handling of sensitive and confidential matters.
- Keep the Deputy Commissioner informed of pending matters and appointments.
- Ability to liaise with all levels of staff internal and external.
- Prepares non-routine correspondence and memoranda on both technical and administrative matters.
- Perform other functions as directed by the Sheriff.

1. High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for the high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces GED certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate and three (3) years of stenographic experience including one (1) year as secretary; or
2. 60 credits from an accredited college with 12 credits in executive secretarial work and one(1) year of experience as a secretary; or
3. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and one (1) year of experience as a secretary; or
4. A satisfactory equivalent.

- Ability to work well in a team environment. - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize assignments. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Word, and other office management technologies.

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.