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Principal Administrative Associate
- TAX COMMISSION
Posted on
08/12/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- Exam may be required
Department
Civ Serv & Prov Employees
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Job Description
The successful candidate will play a key role in:
- Accurately doing data entry in Agency’s computer systems to create and maintain records.
- Scanning and filing documents and doing other basic clerical tasks.
- Providing administrative support for Agency operations include answering Agency phone and greeting visitors.
- Preparing simple correspondence and assisting staff with other routine administrative needs.
Candidates should be organized and reliable.
Candidate should be experienced in PC software, particularly Word and Excel.
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
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.
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Job ID
791682
Posted until
10/10/2026
Title code
10124
Civil service title
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Principal Administrative Associate
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
3
Work location
1 Centre St., N.Y.
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
Principal Administrative Associate
Salary : $61,656 - $89,625