Port Authority of NY & NJ Careers

Description

About the Role

The successful, selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the Director of the Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals Department and TB&T’s front office functions with the overarching goal to ensure and support the overall efficient operation of the department. The selected candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of TB&T's current and future business issues and projects; coordinate the review and editing of follow-up materials, emails, presentations, files, etc. sent to the Director; and track necessary follow-ups and monitor their completion. The successful candidate will also serve as the central point for all information forwarded to the Director and must be able to coordinate many high-level, time-sensitive, and confidential matters. The candidate will also function as a key business ally for staff within the central office units at 4 WTC as well as staff who work at TB&T’s facilities, while performing a diverse range of highly responsible administrative duties that include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Director’s calendar, confirming the Director’s availability and setting up meetings and events as requested.
• Prepare documents and agendas for meetings as necessary.
• Cover the Director’s phone line, taking messages and providing follow-ups as needed.
• Review and edit all correspondence, forms, and documents reviewed and signed off by the Director Liaise with the Offices of the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, and other key, high-level executive and senior staff as required Screen, handle and refer internal and external inquiries to the appropriate parties.
• Read, prioritize, and distribute highly confidential and sensitive mail.
• Manage and maintain the Director's filing and follow-up system.
• Perform timekeeping functions using PeopleSoft and run necessary reports.
• Process invoices and service requests using SAP.
• Make travel arrangements and process business trip authorizations and expense reports using SAP.
• Provide guidance to staff on various day-to-day matters.
• Collaborate with staff across the department as needed to see tasks and initiatives through to completion.
• Additionally, the selected candidate must be able to work extended hours as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have five years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience.
• Strong ability to write memoranda, emails, and correspondence.
• Strong ability to proofread, verify, and review a variety of documents, materials, and forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established standards, policies, and procedures in order to ensure documents are accurate and complete
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, and PeopleSoft.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Port Authority organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and independent judgment to strategize as well as anticipate and prepare to respond to the informational needs of the Director.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to identify, resolve, and complete high-level, time-sensitive, and confidential matters within prescribed deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, take initiative, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal staff and external professionals.
• Ability to present clear information to top management.
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task effectively.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offer a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.​

Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.​ ​

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.

The expected compensation range for this role is:​ ​Minimum: $ 73,658   Midpoint: $ 95,742   Maximum: $ 117,832

 In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs. 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.