Assistant Supervisor - 718795

Job Description

Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply. This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov / dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. As Assistant Supervisor, the prospective candidate will be responsible for the following tasks :

• Monitor performance, review work assignments and provide training and assistance as needed.
• Guide, coach and assist staff with employee issues and concerns and take appropriate action and / or make appropriate referrals and recommendations to address such when necessary.
• Perform clerical work including complex data processing functions, recording, researching, checking and maintaining records, furnishing information to licensing applicants and processing applications for DCWP and DOHMH.
• Review confidential information in order to determine eligibility to obtain licenses.
• Check records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures.
• Monitor and provide coaching to other staff.
• Perform ordinary mathematical computations while accepting and processing payments, completing close outs, and other tasks as assigned.
• Provide high-volume customer service to licensing applicants in person and via phone.
• Assist applicants with outreach to other city agencies, as well as interagency communication to help resolve issues pertaining to their license.
• Answer telephone calls, emails and written correspondence and communicate applicant information.

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience. Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Preferred Skills

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 https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.