Operations Assistant

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is seeking an Operations Assistant to manage administrative operations for the Commissioner’s office. The role includes preparing meetings, maintaining files, and potentially operating a department vehicle. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for those with a valid NY Driver License.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in administrative or managerial position.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations for the Commissioner’s office.
• Prepare agenda and record proceedings at meetings.
• Maintain the Commissioner’s private files.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$51,816.00/yr - $98,017.00/yr

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. Reporting to the Commissioner, the Operations Assistant will manage the administrative operations for the Commissioners office.

The Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Manage administrative and secretarial operations for the Commissioner’s offices.
• Prepare agenda for, and record the proceedings and statements at, meetings and conferences.
• Prepare and/or edit correspondence and reports.
• Screens telephone calls, messages and incoming materials.
• Maintain the Commissioner’s private files and keep the Commissioner informed of pending matters and appointments.
• Accompany the Commissioner to meetings and walkthroughs across the five boroughs.
• May be required to operate a department vehicle when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree and two (2) years of full-time paid experience in an administrative or managerial position; or
• High School graduate and four (4) years of full-time paid experience as described above; or
• A satisfactory equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to juggle various priorities and deliver under strict deadlines.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.