Messenger Clerk

Division/Unit: Mail/Messenger Unit

Position Title: Messenger Clerk

Civil Service Title: Community Assistant

Salary Range: $40,000 - $40,000

Job Description:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for a Messenger Clerk in its Mail/Messenger Unit. In this position, the Messenger Clerk is responsible for providing routine mail/messenger tasks for the unit and office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receives, sorts, and delivers incoming mail.

• Prepares overnight deliveries, affixes postage to outgoing mail, and maintains records on postage.

• Assists with packaging of parcels.

• Performs regular mail runs.

• Coordinates messenger services/deliveries with others in unit.

• Perform other duties as needed including coverage for other business service functions as needed.

• Performs related clerical duties as needed.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience.

• Valid NYS Driver License.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiar with industry standard mailroom and messaging equipment.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.

• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.

• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task.

• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and vendors.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information.

How to Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring Unit.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.

• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Public Svc 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Position Hours:

• Monday - Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Residency Requirement:

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney's Office 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.