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NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

SECRETARY III

$42,288 – $68,509 / annualInternalSECRETARYApply by August 5, 2026

Job description

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of reports, legal notices; disposition work orders; prepare notices for apartment inspections. Candidate will also be responsible for handling correspondence for supervisors to communicate with residents, community leaders, vendors and other NYCHA departments.

Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Perform receptionist duties; monitor complaints.

2. Responsible for staff timekeeping.

3. Collect reports and input data; prepare and develop spreadsheets in excel.

4. Process uncollected accounts.

5. Process transfers through Siebel. 6. Process orders in Oracle.

7. Distribution of mail pouch; file and type.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Secretary to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

1. This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity. 2. Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization?

Skills Requirement: You will be required to meet the typing skills requirement by demonstrating the ability to type accurately on a personal computer at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed.

Additional information

1. This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity. 2. Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

Residency requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

How to apply

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