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Clerical Associate

New York City Department of Transportation
$46,503.00 - $73,002.00
United States, New York, Queens
Dec 09, 2025
In order to be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Clerical Associate, or be reachable on the open-competitive list for Exam# 1190/3120. The Permits and Customer Service Group (PCS) seek to hire one (1) Clerical Associate to work in both the mail room and the file room. The selected candidates will be responsible for processing daily incoming mail, perform data entry by recording the various categories of mail into a statistical database, bundling, and preparing outgoing mail for delivery and transporting outgoing mail, via automobile, to the post office. The selected candidate will be responsible for storage and maintenance of all folders containing applications for Parking and Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) and all supporting documentation submitted by applicants; provide support service to the City PPPD unit by retrieving and providing file folders for the staff who process PPPD permits and prepare old and inactive files and documents for archive. The selected candidate will be required to perform special projects or assignments related to overall unit needs and objectives, as needed. Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs./M-F/8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #:759890 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID #:759890 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. CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251 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 -Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time. -Ability to pay attention to detail and sort files alphabetically. -Excellent organizational skills. -Knowledge of MS Excel and Word is a plus. -A valid driver license. 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.