Office Assistant Job at NYC Citywide Administrative Services in All

Overview

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The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals is a critical component of the City’s comprehensive system for regulation of land use, development, and construction. The Board is an independent, administrative review body, with the power to grant relief to landowners whose property is deemed unduly restricted by the City’s zoning resolution and building code. Such authority allows the Board to make important decisions that affect development throughout all five boroughs.

The Board’s mandate includes providing expert review of zoning variance and special permit applications; appeals to determinations made by the Department of Buildings and Fire Department based on legal doctrine; revocations or modifications of certificates of occupancy; and waivers from other laws, including the Multiple Dwelling Law and the General City Law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Chair/Commissioner’s calendar and schedule meetings.
• Maintain and update information in BSA databases as assigned.
• Manage other office functions, files, and special projects as needed.
• Generate and distribute correspondence as assigned by the Chair/Commissioner, Executive Director, and Counsel.
• Provide administrative support to project managers.
• Prepare and publish the annual bulletin as per NYC Charter.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication, research, and writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, virtual meeting platforms.

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

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. Discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview to determine applicability.

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 sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.