AOT Transport Specialist

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The AOT Transport Specialist works in the Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), which manages and oversees New York City's Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program. The program serves individuals with serious mental illness and aims to help them live safely in the community, avoid repeated inpatient hospitalizations, and access comprehensive outpatient services. The Bureau of Mental Health seeks to improve mental health and wellness and address disparities through services and resources grounded in accurate, data-driven information and community participation.

The position operates a motor vehicle to transport staff, medical records, materials, and supplies to satellite sites and hearing locations. The role also involves preparing trip records, reporting accidents, following agency pickup and delivery procedures, maintaining the assigned vehicle, performing office duties as requested, and handling emergencies. Drivers must be able to carry crates weighing up to 50 pounds.

Only permanent employees in the title who are reachable on the Motor Vehicle Operator civil service list are eligible to apply. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license must be held by appointment and maintained throughout employment; moving violations, license suspensions, or an accident record may result in disqualification. There are no formal education or experience requirements.

Requirements

• Hold a New York State motor vehicle driver license in good standing by the time of appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Moving violations, license suspensions, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
• Be able to carry crates weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Only permanent employees in the title who are reachable on the Motor Vehicle Operator civil service list are eligible to apply.
• There are no formal education or experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor vehicle to transport staff, medical records, materials, and supplies to satellite sites and hearing locations as needed.
• Carry crates weighing up to 50 pounds when transporting records or other items.
• Prepare trip records for the daily assigned vehicle.
• Report any accident in which the vehicle may have been involved.
• Follow agency procedures for pickups and deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure the vehicle receives regular maintenance, cleaning, and fueling.
• Perform requested office duties, which may include filing, emailing, and answering phones.
• Handle emergencies as they arise.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states this saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position's union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed