CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

• DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Posted On: 04/14/2026

• Full-Time

Location

QUEENS

• Exam May Be Required

Department

WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT - QUEENS

Salary Range:

$46,503.00 – $53,479.00

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Job Description

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE.


The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.


New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).


The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.


Working as a Clerical Associate IV in the In House Watermain Replacement Program under the division of the Field Operations, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Monitoring the labor allocation status of each IFA personal and support contractors (backhoe operator and material handler) and communicating to the Bureau’s Timekeeping Unit on the appropriate labor allocation status in CityTime.

• Developing and preparing methods of tracking and reports on IFA roster;

• Collecting and preparing (Timesheet & Time & Materials sheets) to keep track of attendance & leaves and administering timekeeping procedures for the IFA In-house Watermain Replacement Program;

• Outreaching and receiving calls from homeowners, securing all new tap cards for updating the bureau’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for the In-house Watermain Replacement Program;

• Performing clerical or administrative tasks of moderate difficulty and updating all databases of ongoing work;

• Typing and operating other automated office equipment.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP, visit


Recruitment Contact: [email protected]


DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.


NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.


CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

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.

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.

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Job ID

777134

Posted until

06/12/2026

Title code

10251

Civil service title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

04

Number of positions

1

Work location

49-14 Fresh Meadow La., Queens

• Category:

  Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE