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Secretary

NYC Housing Authority · Full-time

$46,503 – $73,002 / yr

Posted until October 6, 2026 · posted September 16, 2026

$22.36/hr equivalent · $1,789 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $5.36/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Requirements

Diploma, no experience

Exam

Civil service exam title

Where

QN/SI Neighborhood 03

Openings

1

Check yourself

What they actually ask for.

High school diploma, no experience listed

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization? Skills Requirement: You will be required to meet the typing skills requirement by demonstrating the ability to type accurately on a personal computer at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed.

Quoted word for word from the official posting. The label above is ours, read from this text; if they disagree, this text wins.

The work

What the job is.

Typing / clericalHands-on / tradeNo experience needed
Read the full description from the posting
1. Create, track and maintain comprehensive reports; analyze and prepare reports for Operations' employees; perform data research. 2. Work in collaboration with the Property Development Staff in the delivery of services citywide; prepare statistical and descriptive reports, correspondence and administrative reports. 3. Coordinate with residents to schedule all required repair work and follow up as needed. 4. Assist with requesting and responding with prescribed guidelines; coordinate the completion of repairs and ensure the completed work orders to the development for close out. 5. Assist with the scheduling of multiple trade work sequentially to make all work order dates in close date range of each other to ensure timely completion of entire repair. 6. Organize and plan meetings to include: prepare meeting agendas and scheduling. 7. Create and maintain office files. 8. Work with all levels of Authority personnel to resolve issues related assigned Neighborhood Administrator portfolio. 9. Perform related duties. 10. May require going in the field to assist the Neighborhood Administrator on special assignments. Note: Neighborhood No. 03 include Baisley Park, Beach 41st Street, Hammel, Redfern and South Jamaica. Additional Information 1. Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have civil service status in the title of Secretary/Clerical to be considered. 2. NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity. 3. NYCHA Employees: employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 4. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS). NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Preferred skills
1. Knowledge of Maximo, Excel and Word. 2. Selected candidate must be very organized.

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
How to apply, from the posting
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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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