***This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Clerical Associate. ***

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The FDNY, comprised of approximately 17,000 employees in uniformed, emergency medical services, and civilian titles, is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional with strong knowledge of City and civil service leave policies. The position is for a full-time, permanent Clerical Aide L4 to serve as the HR Leave Coordinator within the Bureau of Human Resources. The Leave Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

- Reviewing and processing leave requests, including FMLA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Personal Leave, and Child Care Leave.
- Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers’ Compensation, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Verifying leave eligibility based on City policies, employees start dates and leave entitlements.
- Distributing required forms and sending leave-related correspondence.
- Monitoring and processing Section 71/73 actions.
- Preparing metrics and reports related to leave requests and actions.
- Performing other related human resources functions as assigned.

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.

At least 3 years of related work experience within NYC government. Knowledge of City, State, and Federal regulations governing extended leaves, including FMLA, childcare, and medical leave. Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities. Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels. Familiarity with CityTime, Payroll Management System (PMS), City Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), and NYCAPS.

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.