EIEU Clerical Assistant, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

EIEU Clerical Assistant, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

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The mission of the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is to prevent environmental disease in homes, communities, and the workplace, and to protect health by promoting healthy environments and health equity. The Clerical Associate will provide administrative and clerical support to inspectional staff and unit managers/supervisors in the Program's Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Unit (EIEU).

• Assist with making field appointments for Inspectors.
• Log calls from field staff confirming their arrival/departure from field visits.
• Perform data entry of information into Lead Quest or other databases as requested.
• Review lab reports for validity of sampling contractor EPA licenses using the EPA website.
• Review 311 complaints for validity by calling complainants when applicable; complete the complaint.
• Prepare and send correspondence.
• Other clerical duties as needed.

• Strong customer service background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience entering data into databases.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fluency in foreign languages not required but is a plus.

• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually (2024 assessment).
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work‑From‑Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may work up to two days per week from home.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

A four‑year high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Keyboard proficiency: 100 keystrokes (20 words) per minute.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. 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.

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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Certain employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in out‑of‑town counties (Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Orange). Discuss with an agency representative if the requirement applies to you.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

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