NYC Careers Hiring for Clerical Associate III Job at New York, NY Full Time

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent Clerical Associate will be considered or on the current Clerical Associate list. ***

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP’s water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, performs moderately difficult clerical duties.
The selected candidate will be assigned to the Administration & Payroll Section of BWT. Duties will include: performing document and record inventory control in accordance with the Agency Records Management policies; provide administrative support to the 14 Wastewater Treatment Plants; collecting medical documentation; type process reports and other memoranda; and general data entry as needed.

Job Tasks/Duties:

1. Performing document and record Inventory control in accordance with the Agency Records Management policies.
2. Provide administrative support to the 14 Wastewater Treatment Plants.
3. Assist with receiving reports and CMMS database entries.
4. Type process reports and other memoranda.
5. General data entry as needed.

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.

Working Instruments:
1. Computer
2. Phone

Health and Safety/Working Conditions:
Environment and Physical:
1. Sewage environment with stained paperwork and odors.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep.

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

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35 hours

Various Locations at Wastewater Treatment Plants:
Newtown Creek, North River, Tallman Island, Paedergat, Jamaica, Port Richmond, Bowery Bay.

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.

Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email: [email protected]