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AOT Transport Specialist
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
All (MO)
On-site
USD 44,000 - 52,000
Full time
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Job summary
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to assist in transporting staff and materials. This role involves operating a vehicle, maintaining trip records, and performing office duties, all aimed at supporting mental health services. Applicants should possess a valid NYS Driver's License and demonstrate the ability to lift significant weight as needed.
Benefits
Qualifications
- NYS Driver's License in good standing required.
- No formal educational requirement.
- Ability to carry crates up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Transport staff and materials to various sites.
- Prepare trip records for assigned vehicle.
- Report accidents and follow maintenance procedures.
Skills
Job description
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ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Division/Program Summary
The Bureau of Mental Health’s mission is to improve mental health and wellness for people in New York City, and to eliminate racial and other long-standing societal disparities by providing services, resources, and opportunities to providers that are grounded in accurate, data driven information that fosters community participation, thus reducing the stigma around mental health.
The Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is responsible for the management and oversight of the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program in New York City. The New York State Legislature passed Kendra’s law as an amendment to the Mental Hygiene Law to allow for outpatient civil commitment of individuals with histories of serious mental illness, difficulty engaging in rehabilitation, and who present high risk to themselves or the community. The program enables these individuals to live safely in the community, avoid repeated inpatient hospitalizations, and ensure they have access to comprehensive outpatient services.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting staff, medical records, materials, and supplies to satellite sites and hearing locations as needed. This may include a large volume of records, so driver needs to be able to carry crates up to 50 lbs.
- Prepare appropriate trip records related to daily assigned vehicle.
- Report any accident in which the vehicle may have been involved.
- Follow agency procedures for pickups and deliveries of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Ensure vehicle is taken for regular maintenance, cleaning, fueling, etc.
- Perform office duties as requested, which may include filing, emailing, answering phones, etc.
- Handle emergencies as they arise.
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program and
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment To Equity
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.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 91212
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements: There are no formal education or experience requirements.
Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Preferred Skills
Requirement: NYS Driver’s License in good standing.
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.
, $44,979.00 – $51,726.00
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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