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Junior Administrative Assistant • DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Posted On: 11/07/2025 • Full-Time Location QUEENS • No Exam Required Department INFRA/CONST.MGMT5/BKLYN/SEC1 Salary Range: $39,970.00 – $48,038.00 Save Job Description Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant to join our Construction Management 5 - Brooklyn team. Successful candidates will report directly to the Office Manager and collaborate with the Administrative Assistants to assist the team with administrative work. These tasks include monitoring the New York City Streets site for project initiation and contractor permit requests, maintaining various databases, drafting responses for homeowner complaints, and assisting with permit and project research to compile information requested by the agency's Law unit regarding FOILS, Litigations, and Comptroller Requests. Additionally, the Junior Administrative Assistant will help manage the Assistant Commissioner's (AC), Director's, and Deputy Directors' calendars when needed or in the absence of the Office Manager. During these times, the Junior Administrative Assistant will also answer the AC's incoming calls, record messages, and/or direct callers to the appropriate staff to ensure urgent matters are addressed in a timely manner. Lastly, the candidate will maintain the team's filing system and provide clerical assistance to Engineers-in-Charge and other field staff when needed. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056 Minimum Qualifications 1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required. 2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English. Preferred Skills Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills 2. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 4. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask and work with staff at all levels in the agency 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ 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. Save Job ID 751947 Title code 56056 Civil service title COMMUNITY ASSISTANT Title classification Non-Competitive-5 Business title Junior Administrative Assistant • Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job level 00 Number of positions 1 Work location 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns • Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Junior Administrative Assistant