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In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Principal Administrative Associate or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Principal Administrative Associate Exam#1128.
The Division of Traffic Operations is seeking to hire a Principal Administrative Associate L1 to assist the Deputy Directors of the Signals, Timing, and Intersection Control unit with administrative work. The candidate will be responsible for responding to hundreds of new All-Way and traffic signal study requests annually, contributing directly to Street Improvement Projects (SIP) and consultant projects across the five boroughs, and preparing mandated response letters with timely and accurate delivery, etc. The successful candidate will also play a key role in coordinating with internal and external units, maintaining records, and supporting the daily operations of the office.
While maintaining strict confidentiality and under supervision, the successful candidate will perform the following duties, but not limited to:
-Opening Intersection Control Unit (ICU) cases.
-Drafting and preparing ICU response letters and resolving cases in the ARTS system promptly.
-Drafting Signal Timing response letters to address safety concerns.
-Updating case studies in the SWOTS system by deadline, reducing backlog.
-Utilizing tools to scan and archive project records on the hard drive in the requested format.
-Communicating and coordinating with both internal and external units.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #:765564
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #:765564
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd LIC, NY 11101
Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/8 am - 4 pm/Mon-Fri
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124
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.
Preferred Skills
-Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills.
-Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced environment.
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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
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New York City Department of Transportation
$55,105.00 - $80,721.00
remote work
Feb 21, 2026