Timekeeper

TimekeeperDepartment of TransportationLocation: Staten IslandSalary: $46,503.00 – $73,002.00Job DescriptionIn order to be considered for this position, candidate must have filed for the Clerical Associate Bridge Exam 6977, or Clerical Associate Exam 6128,4129, 3120 or be serving permanently in the title. Job description: Under supervision of the Deputy Director of Payroll and Timekeeping, with latitude for independent judgment, performs moderately difficult timekeeping and clerical duties at the Staten Island Ferry. Performs related work. Examples of typical tasks: Duties include coding, batching, sorting and preparing documents for data entry into CityTime, the City's timekeeping systems, and PMS, the City's Payroll Management System. Maintains filing system for both active and inactive staff. Reviews PMS reports to ensure that information is accurate and complete. Track and process workers' compensation cases and related documentation. Track and monitor absence control system. Monitoring disbursement of checks and identifying and resolving discrepancies, conferring as necessary, in order to ensure appropriateness of payment to prevent over and under payments. Answer employee inquiries. Use computer systems and applications to perform routine tasks. Maintains records. Performs various other related tasks in the administrative unit of the Staten Island Ferry. Preferred skills: 1. Experience performing timekeeping and payroll functions. 2. Ability to analyze and organize data. 3. Thorough knowledge of CityTime and Payroll Management System (PMS).Minimum QualificationsQualification 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.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 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.