Street Lighting Administrative Support

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Clerical Associate or must have filed for the Open Competitive Clerical Associate Exam #3971 or be eligible under the 55a program.

The Division of Traffic Operations is looking to hire a per diem Clerical Associate Level 4 for the Signals Street Lighting Engineering Design Unit. The successful candidate will perform responsible clerical work, including creating, maintaining, and monitoring the Street Lighting and Traffic Signal installation tracking system. They will also review correspondence for the Director’s signature and approval and assist in maintaining the correspondence tracking system. In this role, the candidate will advise administrative and engineering staff on current correspondence procedures, formats, and changes. Their responsibilities will encompass typing reports, commissioner correspondence, routine letters, memos, and charts; screening calls; scheduling meetings and appointments; and maintaining files of various correspondences and records. Additionally, the candidate will handle phone calls and correspondence from movie production and advertising companies regarding Street Lighting and Traffic Signal requests for filming. They will also maintain the movie Street Lighting and/or Traffic Signal request file and process incoming recoupment requests, which involves logging in and out, copying, forwarding, and retrieving data, as well as monitoring the street lighting and traffic signal contract system.




All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 698471
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 698471
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd LIC, NY 11101



Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs./Shift TBD

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.

Preferred Skills

- Candidate should be detailed orientated, accurate, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. - Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). - Ability to communicate effectively with others and collaborate in a team in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to work independently.

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.