- Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Principal Administrative Associate will be considered.
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Fire Department, City Of New York (FDNY), Seeks a Full-time Uniform Payroll Assistant In The Bureau Of Bureau Of Payroll/Timekeeping & Compliance Services. Reporting Directly To The Uniform Payroll Manager, The Successful Candidate Will
Assist in the preparation and distribution of the bi-weekly payroll, W2 and 1127 tax documents, monthly pay inserts for more than 11,000 Uniformed employees. Analyze RMDS reports in the preparation and reconciliation of payroll for over $60 million on a bi-weekly basis. Responsible for the preparation of the paycheck report & mailing/refunding of payroll checks, maintenance of the paycheck tracking system. Review the 319 payroll reports against commissioner/regular checks for accuracy. Review 160 report & process all adjustments, identify overpayments for recoupment. Analyze data for the calculation and adjustment of TICS for members with prior 'City' service. Generate CHRMS & NYCAPS reports in preparation for advancement in grade, additions to gross as well as Longevity & Incremental advances in salary maturations. Responsible for computing final payment from payroll as well as leave balance payments (Including Terminal Leave) for employees separated by suspension, retirement, termination, resignation &/or leave of absence. Processing military leave actions, direct deposit, savings bonds, college savings, transit check, W4/IT-2104 withholding forms, LODI, W2 corrections & CFR-D deductions. Respond to all telephone and walk-in inquiries as received.
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and departmental regulations. Perform other payroll-related duties as directed. Must have hands-on working knowledge of PMS, RMDS, CHRMS, NYCAPS, ESTUBS, ESS & PI.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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;
- 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
Must have hands-on working knowledge of PMS, RMDS, CHRMS, NYCAPS, ESTUBS, ESS & PI.
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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