Operations Assistant

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Sanitation is seeking an Operations Assistant to manage administrative functions for the Commissioner. This entry-level role requires strong organizational and communication skills, contributing to a clean and healthy New York City by supporting vital administrative operations.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree and two years of experience in an administrative role or four years of experience without a degree.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations for the Commissioner’s office.
• Prepare agendas and record meetings.
• Screen calls and maintain private files.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time Management

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

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Job Description

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 records the proceedings and statements at, meetings and conferences.
• Prepare and/or edits correspondence and reports.
• Screens telephone calls, messages and incoming materials.
• Maintains the Commissioner’s private files and keeps 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
  
  

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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.
  
  

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.

Salary Min: $ 51,816.00

Salary Max: $ 98,017.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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