DCAS’s mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies – what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you’re not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It’s an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
The Real Estate Services (RES) division of DCAS supports the operations of the government of the City of New York by providing services supporting the City’s real estate needs. RES is responsible for the management of 37 million square feet of City-owned and/or occupied real estate, as well as citywide acquisitions (lease or purchase); sales and other dispositions of City-owned properties; architectural design, space planning and project management; zoning and land use analyses; property valuations and the financial analysis of real estate transactions. The Financial Services team is made up of five (5) units of professionals that support every unit within RES to accomplish their mission by performing lease audits, property valuations, lease administration, revenue & financial analysis, plus budget & lease enforcement. The Lease Audit Unit represents the City by reviewing financial records to determine if agencies are properly paying for rent and other real estate charges for properties in which the City is a tenant, or if the City is accurately collecting rent and other charges for properties it leases out. All lease audits are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Those standards require the audit is planned and performed to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for the findings based on the audit objectives. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the statement of additional rent. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management. At present, Financial Services is looking for a detail-oriented College Aide.
Under general supervision, the College Aide will conduct research activities, special studies, writing assignments of more than ordinary difficulty, and performance of related work. Research activities will involve the collection of data, related to financial accounting records. Information will be obtained through the examination of records and publications and/or personal interviews. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting the auditors in conduct financial audits in accordance with GAAS;
• Requesting financial statements and additional rent statements from the City personnel of administrative agencies;
• Preparing audit files;
• Assist the auditors in Performing analyses of landlord and tenant financial records to verify the accuracy of data and information.
In addition to the Lease Audit unit responsibilities, the College Aide may be directed on a limited but on-demand basis to support other Financial Services units by performing tasks such as, but not limited to, the following items:
• Assist the Revenue & Financial Analysis unit in abstracting lease data
• Assist the Property Valuation unit in validation of audit sample data
• Assist the Lease Administration unit prepare annual budget schedules
• Assist the Budge and Lease Enforcement unit with lease enforcement action reviews.
Minimum Qual Requirements
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
Preferred Skills
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting.
• Knowledgeable of the New York City real estate market; real estate coursework a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Successful candidate should be detail oriented and self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams and One Drive a plus.
• Must be flexible; adaptable to shifting priorities and supporting multiple business units.
• Must be able to work independently, work well under pressure and manage tight timeframes.
• The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials.
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 596854.
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NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
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 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.
POSTING DATE
08/04/2023
POST UNTIL
10/03/2023
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.