Serves as Testing Assistant in the Drug and Alcohol Testing Office. Assist the Testing Supervisor with processing the Custody and Control forms and Alcohol Testing forms and all test results for filing. In addition, assist with mailing the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Release of Information forms (ROI) of prospective Staten Island Ferry candidates to their previous employer for Drug and Alcohol violations. Process training attendance sheets and submits copies to Training and Development. Maintains and files all forms.

Will query the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database for drug and alcohol violations for new and current employees. Maintains the unit’s Clearinghouse spreadsheet to ensure all required employees are on the sheet, remove and add employees as needed. Maintains and files agency’s Commercial Driver License and Staten Island Ferry (CDL & SIF) policy receipts, Federal Drug-Free Workplace Notice to Employees form and FMCSA Limited Query forms (for CDL employees only). May query New York State DMV and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to verify employee license status.


TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

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.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Preference will be given to those who possess a NYS Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID.

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.