SECRETARY 111A

Under the guidance of the NYC Department of Investigation (DOI), the NYCHA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducts confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other improper activities by NYCHA employees, residents, and contractors. OIG also conducts proactive and systemic investigations of NYCHA’s operations, policies, and finances, which result in broad-based policy recommendations as well as significant financial recoveries and criminal prosecutions.

The NYCHA-OIG is seeking a Secretary whose duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform secretarial functions and provide support within the NYCHA-OIG.
• Answer phone calls and redirect them when necessary.
• Undertake occasional receptionist duties; monitor complaints.
• Develop and maintain a filing system for the NYCHA-OIG cases and complaints.
• Perform data entry in Kaseware Investigative Case Management System.
• Perform timekeeping functions in Kronos and manage OIG’s staff timecards.

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 click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Secretary to be considered.

Additional Information

• This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity.
• Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• Candidate is subject to a background check by DOI Background Investigative Unit.

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

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

• Excellent organizational skills; detailed oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of NYCHA’s KRONOS automated timekeeping system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications- Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

• This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity.
• Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• Candidate is subject to a background check by DOI Background Investigative Unit.