Laboratory Helper

Please note that only permeant employees already serving in the title Clerical Associate will be considered for this position.The New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) mission is to protect public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.The Bureau of Sustainability Environmental Testing Laboratory provides testing for the BEC Asbestos Enforcement Unit in accordance with New York State, Department of Health Regulations. The Lab works in providing quick, efficient and accurate results to the Asbestos Enforcement unit. The laboratory provides legally defensible reports for Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings/Environmental Control Board, to pursue appropriate remediation activities. These results will help facilitate rapid remediation control of asbestos fibers to ensure safety of citizen across New York City.The BEC Laboratory seeks to hire an employee in the civil service title Clerical Associate, office title Laboratory Helper to work in the laboratory located in Queens, New York. The Laboratory Helper will be needed in assisting and ensuring continuous and efficient response from the lab. The selected candidate must comply with adhering to all quality control and standard operating procedures outlined in the laboratory Quality and Standard Operating Procedural Manuals. The Laboratory helper will have responsibility in performing clerical work stated such as entering and filing lab reports, processing incoming samples brought by Enforcement, organizing sample tracking forms for storage, copying and scanning lab reports for distribution to Enforcement, and archiving and retrieving documents. Other tasks may include daily glassware cleaning for lab use, completing purchase orders for laboratory items, inventory keeping and assisting in the preparation of samples for disposal.CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251Minimum QualificationsQualification RequirementsA 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 RequirementKeyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.Preferred SkillsAbility to perform clerical functions efficiently and accurately. Ability to carry out assigned tasks decisively and accurately and work effectively. Excellent customer service and oral communication.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew 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 InformationThe 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., $46,503.00 – $73,002.00