Clerical Associate

As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City?s land, the Department of Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & Recreation improves peoples? lives, providing outlets for creative expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world. www.nyc.gov/parks We are an equal opportunity employer.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Under supervision, perform clerical and related work with limited latitude for independent judgement for the Queens Parks Opportunity Program (POP) office. Perform clerical work in relation to records, files and reports using alphabetical and numerical procedures including data/control coding. Prepare reports requiring the selection of data from simple records or statistics. Checks records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures. Perform data entry and retrieval using automated office systems. Maintain accurate and current filing system. Provide general office support. Prepare reports, log correspondence and track phone calls. Identify and communicate emerging issues to supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory clerical experience. New York City Residency Required.

SKILL REQUIREMENT: Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Bachelor?s degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Salary: $21,710 - $34,030. For more information please visit our website @ www.nyc.gov/parks

To apply, please submit cover letter & resume with JVN # by 08/25/06 to:
Susan Silvestro, Chief of Administrative Services
City of New York/Parks & Recreation
80-30 Park Lane,
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Attention: JVN # 846-07-EL094