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Community Coordinator

New York City Department of Transportation
$62,868.00 - $97,593.00
United States, New York, Queens
Oct 20, 2026
The Finance team within DOT's Traffic Operations division is seeking to fill two (2) Community Coordinator positions within their Customer Service Unit. The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, with responsibility for processing and disputing chargeback claims, identifying potential fraudulent activity, and providing accurate and timely information to support the customer service team and ensure efficient operations. -Investigate and resolve chargebacks, customer disputes, and complaints related to parking meters, ParkNYC, garages, and other parking payment systems. -Research transactions and gather supporting documentation to investigate chargebacks and customer disputes. -Draft correspondence and compile supporting evidence to dispute chargebacks, ensuring all transaction and account information is accurate and complete. -Prepare, submit, and track accurate and timely chargeback responses in accordance with established deadlines. -Research, process, and respond to American Express (AMEX) chargebacks through the AMEX system, including the preparation of required monthly worksheets and reports. -Review ParkNYC accounts for fraudulent activity, particularly account closure requests, and verify the accuracy of refunds. -Follow up with customers by telephone and written correspondence to provide updates, obtain additional information, address inquiries, resolve outstanding issues, and ensure timely resolution of customer concerns. -Draft responses to customer correspondence on behalf of senior management. -Prepare reports, perform analyses, and recommend process and operational improvements. -Assist with planning activities and recommend policy and procedural improvements to enhance program effectiveness. -Assist with special projects and assignments as required. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills -Understands the importance of following policies and procedures. -Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to issues. 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.