Principal Administrative Associate-L2

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO POSITIONS

The Leased Housing Department (LHD) is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate to support the Inspections Unit. The Unit is responsible for inspecting all subsidized units on the Section 8 program to ensure they are maintained in accordance with Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE).

The selected candidate will work under the direction of the Housing Manager and will have some latitude for independent initiative and decision making. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Manage the department's scheduling of inspections
- Respond inquiries and correspondence inquiries from property owners, voucher holders, and other third parties
- Generate reports related to scheduling and progress
- Review and evaluate Certification of Completed Repairs and other inspection-related documents
- Associate inspection-related documents to the Section 8 case using NYCHA’s computer system
- Reinstate and/or suspend Section 8 subsidy based on the case’s inspection status
- Calculate Section 8 subsidy payment adjustments for HQS reinstatements, ensuring payment is processed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
- Conduct outreach to inform tenants and landlords of Section 8 inspection status
- Initiate and process termination action for inspections in accordance with procedures
- Process payroll, timekeeping, and HR-related activities
- Perform other tasks as needed to support and improve the overall operations of the inspection department.

Note: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Principal Administrative Associate to be considered.

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

Additional Information:
1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

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.