Educational resource — civil service exam preparation.
CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION
0B0BJob Description *Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply.* **This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. ** The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipal enforcement agency charged with delivering economic justice. DCWP leverages its authority to bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections, such as the City’s Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws, including the Minimum Pay Rate for delivery workers. Through licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, DCWP ensures fair competition and a level playing field for responsible small businesses that are integral to New York City’s vibrant communities. DCWP also provides essential services such as free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. DCWP is committed to making sure New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Within DCWP, the Licensing Division is the central operational hub responsible for ensuring that businesses across New York City meet the legal requirements to¿operate¿fairly, safely, and in compliance with local law. Through licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, the Division ensures fair competition and a level playing field for responsible small businesses that are integral to New York City's vibrant communities. The Division is the first point of contact for businesses navigating the licensing process, and it plays a critical role in upholding the integrity of the marketplace by making compliance accessible, efficient, and¿equitable.¿¿The Licensing Division supports DCWP's broader mission of protecting New Yorkers by ensuring that every business that needs to be licensed operating in the five boroughs has met the standards¿required¿to serve the public with integrity.¿
The General Vending Unit is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Assurance Specialist to monitor application processing activities, licensing transactions, waitlist administration, and customer service operations. This position serves as a key quality control resource responsible for ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all General Vending Unit functions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of license applications, amendments, renewals, waitlist records, correspondence, and licensing transactions • Monitor application processing activities to ensure compliance with established procedures, policies, and performance standards • Identify processing errors, recurring deficiencies, and operational trends and recommend corrective actions • Review customer interactions, correspondence, and case documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency • Track and analyze quality assurance findings and prepare reports for management • Monitor General Vending waitlist administration activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with established procedures • Assist with developing and updating procedures, training materials, and quality control standards • Collaborate with supervisors and staff to improve workflows, reduce errors, and enhance operational efficiency • Assist with testing system enhancements, identifying defects, and documenting business process issues • Backup others as needed
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
• Oversee all in-person intake operations for the General Vending Unit, ensuring consistent staffing coverage and service quality throughout the business day¿
• Supervise, train, and support intake staff,¿monitoring¿performance and¿providing¿real-time guidance to¿maintain¿efficiency and accuracy¿
• Ensure¿accurate¿and¿timely¿collection of licensing payments, confirming that staff follow proper procedures for all accepted forms of payment¿
• Conduct daily financial reconciliations and closeouts, resolve¿discrepancies¿and¿maintain¿complete and¿accurate¿transaction records¿
• Oversee the processing of in-person license applications, ensuring all required documentation is collected, correct payments collected and¿recorded,¿and applications are advanced without delay¿
• Identify¿and resolve operational bottlenecks, escalating complex applicant issues to the¿Deputy¿Director as appropriate¿
• Collaborate with the Client Manager and Back Office team to ensure seamless handoffs and consistent applicant experiences across all intake touchpoints¿
• Monitor daily volumes and workflow, adjusting staffing assignments to meet demand and¿minimizing¿applicant wait times¿
• Process applications and payments, and backup¿others¿as needed¿
Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus.
In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Paid Time Off and Holidays • Paid time off for vacation and personal leave • Paid time off for sick leave • A generous holiday package of up to 13 days
Health Benefits • Medical insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial and Savings Benefits • 529 College Savings Plan • Direct Deposit • Flexible Spending Account Programs • New York City Municipal Credit Union Savings Program • Transit Benefit Programs Retirement and Pension Plans • New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS) pension plan • New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 401(k) and 457 plan
Additional Benefits for Union Members • Disability Insurance • Health Club Reimbursements • Life Insurance • Supplemental Hospital Coverage • Tuition Reimbursement *Please note only employees represented by a labor union may qualify for additional benefits provided by the union welfare fund. Student Loan Forgiveness • DCWP qualifies as a public service employer, which means our employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. If you have federal student loans, you may be able to have your loans forgiven by working full-time in public service. To learn more about PSLF and its eligibility requirements, visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program website. Employee Discounts • Apple and Dell products • Cell phones and plans • Gym memberships • Special pricing on event tickets through Barclay Center, Plum Benefits and Working Advantage • And more!
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.
To apply for this position, please submit your application exclusively through the Jobs NYC website. Only applications submitted via the Jobs NYC platform will be considered for review. The Job ID is located at the bottom of the page.
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application. In your cover letter, please include the following: • Civil service title you currently hold or whether you have taken any civil service exams (if applicable). • The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage 55-a candidates to apply. If eligible, please indicate this in your cover letter. Incomplete applications or those missing the required documents will not be considered.
Reasonable Accommodations DCWP is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodationRequests@dcwp.nyc.gov.
Please note the following important application instructions: • No phone calls, faxes, emails, or in-person inquiries will be accepted. • Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not receive communication from us, please consider your application as not being selected for this position. • Drug Screening: Please be aware that a drug screening may be required prior to appointment. Candidates will be notified if this is necessary as part of the pre-employment process. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
For any questions or concerns regarding your application, please email the recruitment team at dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov.