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Records Specialist

  1. TAXI & LIMOUSINE COMMISSION
Posted on: 09/30/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Call Center

$33,297.00 – $52,194.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the city agency responsible for oversight of the for-hire vehicle industries in New York City, including the drivers and owners of yellow medallion taxis, green borough taxis, community car services, black cars (include those booked via smartphone app), certain luxury limousines, commuter vans, and paratransit vehicles. These industries serve more than 1,000,000 passengers each day and are a key component of the city’s transportation network. Through functions such as driver background checks, vehicle inspections, and driver education, TLC’s role is to promote the highest standards of safety and consumer protection in the industries it regulates.

TLC is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to help the Agency continue its work to develop a modern, innovative approach to the licensing process with the key goals of (1) providing excellent customer service to our clients, and (2) improving the efficiency of our internal operations. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, the individual will receive training and assist in professional and technical work in the preparation, administration and procedural studies and analyses of the organization and operations of the Agency.

The Records Management Unit is responsible for sorting, storing, scanning, shelving and transport Agency records. The ideal candidate will possess experience in records processing; experience with Adobe Acrobat; and the proven ability to work in a team environment.

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform clerical work pertaining to the collecting, scanning, storing, and shelving of agency records files using alphabetical and numerical procedures to organize large volumes of files.
- Provide post-scanning quality assurance to ensure electronic files are complete, accurate, and of a high quality.
- Assists in the general operation of the unit when needed and keep records up to date.
- Convert documents to various formats.
- Provide customer service while utilizing various systems, databases, rules, and information.
- Assist with email file requests from various departments within the agency.
- Maintain data, files, and other information in effective and efficient ways with continuous improvement as a priority.
- Meet unit/agency deadlines and service delivery levels.
- Assist with special projects as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Skills

- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Ability to adapt to a fluid work environment and changing needs and priorities. - Data entry experience. - Customer service skills. - Ability to lift approximately 15-25 lbs.
55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

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.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

608832

Title code

10251

Civil service title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Records Specialist

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

1

Work location

31-00 47 Ave, 3 FL, LIC NY

  1. Constituent Services & Community Programs

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