Location: New York,NY, USA
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
* Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
* Managing 55 public buildings.
* Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
* Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
* Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
* Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
DCAS Police is responsible for security at DCAS owned, managed and/or leased properties throughout the five boroughs as well as maintaining law and order, ensuring the protection of life and property through the enforcement of the New York City Local Law and New York State Penal Law and all applicable agency rules and regulations. The selected candidate will fill the position within the LOS Administration/Mail Services. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following:
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will fill the position within the LOS Administration/Mail Services. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following:
* Receiving and processing incoming and outgoing mail/packages
* Delivering mail and packages to individuals and drop off points within the Agency as well as outside of the building
* Delivering mail and packages to other City Agencies according to established procedures and deadlines
* Operating mailing machines and generating end of the month reports
* Maintaining Mailroom Log Activity books, forms, and recording receipt of registered mail
* Coordinating incoming and outgoing deliveries with the United States Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, messengers, and other courier services
* Answering inquiries regarding mailroom policies
* May be assigned other clerical duties/tasks as needed.
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
* Candidate should be able to unload and transport boxes routinely weighing up to 40 pounds - Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time - Possess good verbal and communication skills and write legibly
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.