DRIVER MESSENGER
Company
New York State Unified Court System
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
48,589 a year
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Job Description
**PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 22534**
• *POSITION TITLE: DRIVER MESSENGER**
• *JG: 11**
• *LOCATION: NEW YORK CITY FAMILY COURT**
• *NEW YORK COUNTY**
• *BASE SALARY: $43,669 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY**
• *CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE**
• *QUALIFICATIONS:**
Successful completion of the eighth grade or the equivalent; and Possession of a valid drivers license in New York State to operate the type of motor vehicle in use; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• *DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:** Driver-Messengers are responsible for operating motor vehicles and delivering court and other documents, and materials to courts, government agencies, and other buildings. They also transport court employees on official business and perform various routine clerical and other related duties.
• *ASSIGNMENT:** Duties include but are not limited to: maintaining and servicing State-owned motor vehicles; picking up and delivering documents, mail, PC equipment, furniture and other heavy equipment; assisting with distributing mail and messages within and between court buildings; assisting with scanning, shredding, deliveries, stockroom maintenance, and other clerical assignments. Candidates must have the ability to transfer objects that weigh up to fifty pounds, ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods and possess a valid NY State driver’s license.
• *GENERAL INFORMATION:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .
• *APPLICATION PROCEDURES:** All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
EUGENE HURLEY
CHIEF CLERK
NEW YORK CITY
FAMILY COURT
60 LAFAYETTE STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10013
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: August 7, 2025
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: September 4, 2025
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
• *POSITION TITLE: DRIVER MESSENGER**
• *JG: 11**
• *LOCATION: NEW YORK CITY FAMILY COURT**
• *NEW YORK COUNTY**
• *BASE SALARY: $43,669 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY**
• *CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE**
• *QUALIFICATIONS:**
Successful completion of the eighth grade or the equivalent; and Possession of a valid drivers license in New York State to operate the type of motor vehicle in use; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• *DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:** Driver-Messengers are responsible for operating motor vehicles and delivering court and other documents, and materials to courts, government agencies, and other buildings. They also transport court employees on official business and perform various routine clerical and other related duties.
• *ASSIGNMENT:** Duties include but are not limited to: maintaining and servicing State-owned motor vehicles; picking up and delivering documents, mail, PC equipment, furniture and other heavy equipment; assisting with distributing mail and messages within and between court buildings; assisting with scanning, shredding, deliveries, stockroom maintenance, and other clerical assignments. Candidates must have the ability to transfer objects that weigh up to fifty pounds, ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods and possess a valid NY State driver’s license.
• *GENERAL INFORMATION:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .
• *APPLICATION PROCEDURES:** All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
EUGENE HURLEY
CHIEF CLERK
NEW YORK CITY
FAMILY COURT
60 LAFAYETTE STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10013
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: August 7, 2025
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: September 4, 2025
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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