Administration & Human Resources
Help Desk Level 1 Representative
$38,173 – $56,872 / yr
Posted until October 16, 2026 · posted August 17, 2026
≈ $18.35/hr equivalent · $1,468 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
That is above NYC's $17/hr minimum wage, plus city benefits.
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Civil service exam title
Where
Manhattan
Openings
1
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
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.
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The work
What the job is.
Read the full description from the posting
The Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) is recruiting a Clerical Associate Level 2 Help Desk Representative for the Citywide User Support Division. Under general direction, the Help Desk Level 1 Representative will serve as the “front-line” of the FISA and Office of Payroll Administration (OPA) Help Desk operations, providing caller assistance and problem management services to City agencies regarding citywide systems under both FISA and OPA management. These systems include CityTime, the Financial Management System (FMS), the Payee Information Portal (PIP), the Payroll Management System (PMS), City Human Resource Management System (CHRMS), Remedy and others. The Help Desk Level 1 Representative will: • Respond to telephone and email inquiries and determine the information required with professionalism and tact; • Answer routine and frequently asked questions regarding user and system issues; • Escalate moderate and complex user and system issues when required; • Apprise users of the status and progress of pending requests; • Provide efficient and effective problem resolution for callers; • Initiate system password resets for authorized users; • Record and track information from initial call to resolution using the Remedy IT Service Management System; • Assist in collecting data to be used in researching user issues that may indicate larger system problems; • Prepare statistical reports for management review; • Provide system documentation and forms as required; • Run simple system procedures and; • Perform special projects, as assigned. Preferred Skills: • Basic knowledge of City systems (FMS, PMS, CityTime, PIP, CHRMS or Remedy) • Excellent work ethic and attention to detail • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent telephone skills with a professional demeanor • Ability to work independently or as part of a team • Ability to work well and efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Ability to maintain confidentiality Additional Information: #O-161 To Apply: Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 782547. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Day Shift Work Location: 5 Manhattan West, New York, NY
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
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.
Proof
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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.
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