RECRUITER

Principal Administrative Associate III

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. Human Resources Solutions (HRS) support the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce. Human Resources Solutions (HRS) is recruiting for one (1) Principal Administrative Associate III to function as a Recruiter who will:

- Initiate all tracking and work processes in the recruitment and processing of the pre-selected candidates; ensure that the candidate completes requested action.

- Review requests for recruitment postings to ensure that the title being used is correct and relevant; write and issue all postings (internal/external, Agency-wide [lateral transfers and promotional opportunities] and Citywide postings); enters posting into NYCAPS for final review and officially posts position.

- Confer with the Director of Recruitment Strategies and make recommendations on the use of external recruitment resources as per recommended by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) guidelines.

- Review resumes and pre-qualify applicant, qualifications to determine suitability of candidates; ensure that the all applicants meet minimum qualifications.

- Liaise with HRBP to secure appropriate salary in preparation of making job offer to the candidate; complete the relevant sections of NYCAPS to ensure that a record is made of the interview.

- Submit Ticket Change Notices (TCNs) for final approval using the Comprehensive Personnel System (CPS). Maintains all pertinent pre-onboarding documentation.

- Facilitate the processing of candidates, by reviewing and submitting the e-hire pack; ensure makes sure the candidate receives all necessary documents to complete the processing. Forward completed package to the scheduling unit for processing and final evaluation.

- Establish and maintain administrative controls (e.g. entering tracking information into CPS, meeting regularly with HRBP and Assistant) to ensure that actions are completed expeditiously and effectively.

- Confer with other agencies and initiates contact with employees in both the public and private sectors for the purpose of obtaining collateral information (e.g. representing the agency at Job Fairs and other recruitment related activities or if necessary, checking references based on the candidate's submission).

- Prepare comprehensive management reports for the Director on the following: status of actions under his/her purview; utilization of civil service titles and positions that have been filled/not filled. Evaluate processes to ensure that the Agency objectives and goals on diversity and other employment initiatives are met.

- Research and respond to HRBP team's concerns, advising them on DCAS rules and regulations as they relate to the hiring process. Communicate with HRBP team and hiring managers regularly to establish rapport.

Work Location: 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY Hours/Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above; 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years.

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.

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.