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FIRE DEPARTMENT

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

$46,503 – $73,002 / annualExternalCLERICAL ASSOCIATEApply by September 5, 2026

Job description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Clerical Associate Level IV to join the Bureau of General Administrative Services. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the selected candidate will support the coordination and oversight of the Bureau’s administrative and operational functions. Responsibilities include managing Central Stores and Speedi-Dri orders, maintaining accurate records of all Department-wide orders and remaining firehouse allotment balances, processing and tracking goods and service requests, coordinating conference room and auditorium scheduling, and monitoring requests through completion. The candidate will also prepare reports, address operational issues, and help ensure services, supplies, and materials are provided accurately and on time in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications

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.

Preferred skills

Proficient in MS Office

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.

How to apply

All applicants please visit cityjobs.nyc.gov. Search for open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. City of New York employees please include your employee reference number on your cover letter and resume.

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