Senior Staff Support

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The Construction Inspection Division (CID) inspects the installation of materials and equipment on SCA projects to verify that the contractors install these systems as per the SCA plans, specifications and relevant codes.

CID is organized into units as follows: Plumbing, Fire Suppression, Boiler/Fuel Burning Inspection Unit; Electrical and Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Unit; Roofing, Masonry and Sheet metal Inspection Unit; and the Civil, Architectural, Window and Door Inspection Unit. CID works closely with Architecture & Engineering (A&E), Construction Management and Building Code Compliance to ensure that the SCA receives a quality product.

Job Description Summary

The primary purpose of the Senior Staff Support position is to provide clerical support to first- level management personnel and higher level clerical staff (e.g., Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Associates, and Administrative Assistants) within the New York City School Construction Authority.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• The use of reading comprehension, grammar, word processing, and data entry abilities when completing and/or proofreading various types of paperwork (e.g., memos, letters, reports, etc.).

• Follow established office procedures and rules to complete various types of paperwork (e.g., memos, spreadsheets, reports, etc.).

• Complete a variety of office duties including filing, copying, mail sorting and distribution, answering telephones and greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, and ordering supplies.

• Verifying and comparing information when processing various types of paperwork (e.g., billing invoices, change orders, purchase, requisitions).

• Maintaining alphanumeric: and/or chronological hard copy files using binders, folders, or tickler files; entering and accessing information using computer spreadsheets (e.g., time sheets, change orders, phone logs, etc.).

• Occasionally training and/or assisting temporary clerical personnel or interns; and performing the duties of lower-level clerical personnel.

• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary:

• Appointment Rate: $53,791
• Incumbent Rate: $61,860

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.

Education

High school diploma or its educational equivalent

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Two (2) years of full time clerical, accounting, reproduction or administrative experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer excellent benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription drug option

* Dental and Vision coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees