Assistant to the Executive Director

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).

HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.

DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

Human Resources Solutions (HRS) support the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce.

Human Resources Solutions (HRS)/Implementation Unit in the Office of Employee Integrity and Performance (OEIP) is recruiting for one (1) Clerical Associate III to function as an Assistant to the Executive Director, who will:

• Schedule meetings for the OEIP Executive Director
• Respond to telephone inquiries for information pertaining to the Office of Disciplinary Affairs (ODA), Absence Management Unit (AMU), Performance Evaluation Appraisal Unit (PEAS), and Implementation Unit and directs calls to the appropriate parties
• Maintain track of the deadlines and tasks of the Executive Directors Projects as well as following up on matters required by the Executive Director
• Maintain the calendar concerning staff’s leave requests
• Update the various internal directories and schedules
• Responsible for preparing computer access, cubicles, creates welcome folder and other matters concerning new staff, interns, and temporary employees
• Organize and maintain the OEIP file room, files cases, and office supplies
• Attend meetings with the Executive Director, takes notes, and prepares agendas
• Responsible for maintaining the OEIP mailbox and directing inquiries to the correct party
• Assist the Special Projects Coordinator in maintaining the OEIP SharePoint calendar and documents by entering, correcting, verifying accuracy of information into OEIP SharePoint; and
• Assist in other tasks and duties, as directed by the OEIP Executive Director Hours/Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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.

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

In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits: Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System); 401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs; U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program; Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program; Training and Professional Development; Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program; Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.