Prp - College Aide

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the City. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalk and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities. The selected candidate will provide essential administrative and clerical support to the Pedestrian Ramp teams, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing moderately complex data entry and retrieval using automated office systems; processing, recording, reviewing, and maintaining records; furnishing information; and preparing reports. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to support data gathering, data entry, and construction progress tracking.

Requirements

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
• Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
• For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
• For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.

Nice To Haves

• Proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to support data gathering, data entry, and construction progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately difficult data entry and data retrieval using automated office systems.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and reports, including tracking and updating construction progress data.
• Provide general office support, including managing team inboxes, filing, scanning, and uploading materials into ftp sites and office systems.
• Support departmental projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed