SECRETARY

Secretary 111a

NYC Housing Authority

Full-time

NYC-All Boros

Office of the Inspector General

$42,288.00 – $53,493.00

Job Description

Under the guidance of the NYC Department of Investigation (DOI), the NYCHA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducts confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other improper activities by NYCHA employees, residents, and contractors. OIG also conducts proactive and systemic investigations of NYCHA's operations, policies, and finances, which result in broad-based policy recommendations as well as significant financial recoveries and criminal prosecutions. The NYCHA-OIG is seeking a Secretary whose duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform secretarial functions and provide support within the NYCHA-OIG.
• Answer phone calls and redirect them when necessary.
• Undertake occasional receptionist duties; monitor complaints.
• Develop and maintain a filing system for the NYCHA-OIG cases and complaints.
• Perform data entry in Kaseware Investigative Case Management System.
• Perform timekeeping functions in Kronos and manage OIG's staff timecards.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Secretary to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization? Skills Requirement: You will be required to meet the typing skills requirement by demonstrating the ability to type accurately on a personal computer at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed.

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent organizational skills detailed oriented. 2. Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision. 3. Knowledge of NYCHA's KRONOS automated timekeeping system. 4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications- Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

55a Program

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

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

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.