Secretary 3A

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT 1 FORDHAM PLAZA BRONX, NY 10458

The Leased Housing Department’s Brooklyn Client Services is seeking a secretary to work within the Bronx Briefing, Rental and Transfer Unit (BRTU). The BRTU is responsible for processing rental and transfer packages for Section 8 participants. In addition, the unit is also responsible for verifying the applicant’s income, conducting informal conferences and informal reviews, and communicating with landlords and outside agencies regarding the Lease Up process. Under supervision of the BX BRTU Housing Manager, the secretary’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Perform timekeeping- Kronos.
- Prepare packages for scanning and finalize rental processing in Siebel.
- Filing (prepping, purging, shredding, boxing).
- Sorting incoming mail.
- Supply ordering and distribution.
- Triage internal mailbox.
- Respond to tenant and Landlord inquiries via email.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: Preference will be given to CIVIL SERVICE BRDIGE EXAM# 3131 takers.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

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, visit the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. For NYCHA employees: this position is open as a promotional opportunity and on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
2. For NYCHA employees: 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 minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

SECRETARY - 10252

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.

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.