Control Clerk

Clerical Associate III

The Medical Assistance Program (MAP) administers public health insurance programs, including Medicaid, for the City of New York. Applying individuals and families are approved for eligibility against applicable Federal and State guidelines. Those found to be eligible can use coverage provided to access doctors, medication, and other health care services at little or no cost. The Administrative Services Division is responsible for all facility and supply related activities for MAP; including the administration, planning and coordination of four sections : Facilities; Sub-Imprest / Procurement; Mailroom, Stockroom and Reproduction; and Transportation and Fleet Administration Maintenance Section. The Transportation and Maintenance Fleet Administration Section is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of all vehicles assigned to MAP. The Medical Assistance Program (MAP) is recruiting for one (1) Clerical Associate III to function as Control Clerk, within MAP's Administrative Services Division who will :

• Assist the Unit with maintaining a filing system & Calendar for the control of MAP vehicles. Verify the accuracy of data for noncompliance issues.
• Assist the supervisory Team in the preparation of monthly divisional reports of the unit's activities for submission to the Director of Administrative Services and to MAP's Assistant Deputy Commissioner.
• Provide service desk coverage by answering telephone and providing relevant information and / or redirecting caller to the appropriate functional area in MAP to address their concerns.
• Complete basic data entry functions : perform basic MAP processing assignments using automated office systems equipment; type confidential correspondences, forms, memoranda, and reports prepared by the supervisory team.
• Perform routine photocopying, collating, mail sorting and distribution scanning and indexing functions as needed for the Administrative Service Division.
• Distribute MetroCard to MAP Messengers and maintains records to track distribution and expenditures.
• Maintain automated systems for records, correspondence, participant case materials and other items, by entering data into the appropriate system or systems and by retrieving materials as requested in order to facilitate preparation of information to complete the request of the division.

Hours / Schedule : 9AM 5PM (1 hour Flex) Salary Range : $42,288 - $48,631

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

Microsoft Suite experience.

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.

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.