Secretary

Reporting to the Director of Technical Resources Department, responsibilities of the Secretary IV include but not limited to the following:

1. Perform clerical functions and provide support within the Director's Office
2. Provide support in maintaining the Director's calendar, schedule meetings and appointments
3. Schedule the production of large volumes of documents and reports
4. Support Special Technical Resources Initiatives
5. Participate in a Project Team; specific areas to include:
a. LL152 Gas Piping Inspection administration work
b. NYCHA Generator Administrative Support
c. Roofing QA Inspection Support
6. Serve as a backup timekeeper
7. Perform other related duties as needed.

Note: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Secretary or Clerical Associate to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Minimum Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization?

Skills Requirement: You will be required to meet the typing skills requirement by demonstrating the ability to type accurately on a personal computer at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed.

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent organizational and written communication skills 2. Detailed oriented 3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 4. Thorough knowledge of NYCHA's Kronos automated timekeeping system 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

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