RHU/SMP Clerk

About the role

The OATH Hearings Division seeks to hire a Community Associate/RHU/SMP Clerk to assist with the processing of cases and motions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating correspondence submitted by respondents and representatives regarding defaults, motions to vacate defaults and requests for hearings by mail and online submission.
• Entering and retrieving data using spreadsheets, electronic databases and case management systems.
• Reviewing electronic case information for accuracy and updating the information, if necessary.
• Responding to public and intra-agency inquires via telephone and email.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Office experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Excel
• Good organizational and communication skills
• History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.

Benefits

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.