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 storm water, 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.

The Bureau of Customer Services (BCS) oversees the production and collection of water and wastewater bills along with all the work required to maintain our citywide network of meters and meter reading devices. BCS serves approximately 836,000 customers and generates more than $4 billion of revenue annually.

Under the direct supervision of the Call Center Director, with wide latitude for independent judgement and action, the selected candidate will work with the Call Center team of Supervisors to develop and implement a training structure to facilitate the development of a skilled, courteous and efficient Call Center; review and monitor Customer Service Representatives calls (live and recorded) to ensure the accurate communication of DEP policies and procedures for quality assurance and coaching purposes; answer calls directly and via staff escalation to resolve all customer water and sewer related concerns; monitor and review Cisco work flows; update and ensure that staff update BCS systems, including but not limited to UMAX, in accordance with BCS policies and procedures, prepare and review reports regarding employee performance and project progress; review work assignments of subordinates; schedule adequate phone coverage and supervision during regular and extended hours; oversee outbound and inbound call center efforts and projects; address 311 referrals and other related service requests; enforce the Uniformed Code of Conduct and initiate disciplinary action; conduct quarterly and annual performance evaluations; monitor time and leave of subordinates; conduct staff meetings to disseminate DEP rules and regulations and team developments. In the temporary absence of supervisor, may assume the duties of that position.

Note: Only those serving in the civil service title of Principal Administrative Associate will be considered.

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Hours/Shift
35 hours per week

Work Location
59-17 Junction Blvd.

Queens Borough Office Call Center

Appointments are subject to OMB approval
For additional information about DEP visit us at www.dep.nyc.gov

Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email: Gracep@dep.nyc.gov

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124

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 3½ years.

Preferred Skills: 1. Working in a high-volume Call Center. 2. Supervisory experience. 3. Knowledge of Call Center software (i.e. Cisco or Calabrio). 4. Monitoring Call Center metrics and service levels and make adjustments as needed.

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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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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