Mediator and Intake Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks a Mediator and Intake Specialist to help resolve consumer complaints and guide both residents and businesses toward equitable solutions. This position supports frontline operations by documenting cases, answering inquiries, and maintaining records with accuracy and discretion.

As Clerical Associate, you will work within a collaborative team, handle intake tasks, assist with training materials, and ensure timely

Qualifications

• 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.
• Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Responsibilities

• Mediating consumer complaints by negotiating equitable resolutions for both parties.
• Communicating with consumers and businesses about complaints and resolving issues.
• Documenting, researching, and analyzing complaints in accordance with applicable laws and DCWP rules.
• Maintaining agency databases and providing reports as needed.

Skills

Typing speed 100 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply.*

This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program.

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

DCWP’s General Counsel Division seeks a Mediator and Intake Specialist to be a member of a collaborative team of employees engaged in mediating consumer complaints by negotiating with consumers and businesses for equitable resolutions on behalf of both parties. The Mediator and Intake Specialist’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Communicating and interacting with consumers and businesses on consumer-related complaints;
• Analyzing, documenting, researching, and resolving consumer complaints in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations enforced by DCWP;
• Maintaining Agency database and providing reports as needed;
• Performing data entry and inputting detailed, accurate notes in Agency’s system(s) as needed;
• Providing timely follow-up and closure for each consumer complaint;
• Answering calls, and directing callers to appropriate channels in a timely manner;
• Delivering accurate, complete information to callers;
• Processing mail within assigned timeframes;
• Providing front desk reception coverage and assisting walk-in consumers with filing complaints;
• Preparing training materials, maintaining knowledge database, and training others as needed;
• Performing other tasks and assignments as directed.

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

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.

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 individuals’ sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.