Job Description
Join New York City's dynamic public service team as a Government Clerk and start making an immediate impact tomorrow! We're seeking organized professionals to support critical municipal operations across diverse departments. This is your opportunity to serve NYC residents while gaining invaluable experience in public administration. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement pathways, and the satisfaction of contributing to one of the world's most influential cities.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain official municipal records, permits, and documentation with precision
- Provide exceptional customer service to NYC residents, businesses, and government agencies
- Manage departmental filing systems and digital databases ensuring compliance with FOIL requirements
- Coordinate public meetings and hearings including scheduling, minute-taking, and agenda preparation
- Assist with budget tracking, procurement requests, and financial record-keeping
- Support election administration and voter registration processes during election cycles
- Utilize city-specific software systems (NYC OpenData, DOB NOW) for data management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years administrative/clerical experience in public sector or regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems
- Exceptional attention to detail with ability to handle sensitive confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with multilingual capabilities a plus
- Ability to pass background check and fingerprinting requirements
- Experience with NYC government systems or knowledge of municipal operations preferred