Administrative Support / Searcher

The FOIL Unit receives approximately 6,000 requests for records each year and requires prompt and complete responses to all requests.

The successful candidate will be responsible for phone correspondence with public and private entities, investigating status of requests from the public and communicating the results to the public, various administrative tasks related to these FOIL requests, such as acknowledging incoming FOIL requests within five business days as required by law and inputting FOIL requests received by mail into the citywide Open Records Portal.

In addition, the candidate will review and respond to FOIL requests that require the review of voluminous records, conduct searches for records maintained in multiple electronic databases, paper records, and data sources.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide responses to FOIL requests, which may include identifying relevant exemptions under FOIL and the redaction of responsive documents.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE, OR REACHABLE ON DOT's PROMOTION LIST FOR PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical / administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical / administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical / administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical / administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;

4. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical / administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years.

Preferred Skills

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred. Familiarity with computer based research and the ability to review documents for accuracy and relevance.

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.