~ Internal Posting for BMEA Members ~

Reporting to the DPW Director, the Administrative Assistant II performs senior level administrative secretarial work in supporting the activities of the Department of Public Works administrative office, including overseeing and coordinating the work of office staff.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Provide senior level administrative support for the department, and oversight and guidance to office clerical staff. Coordinate administrative services for the department, including customer service operations, office administrative and bookkeeping functions, payroll, and purchasing.
Manage and support DPW procurement processes, providing guidance to staff on procurement procedures.
Serve as the primary project manager for the town's trash and recycling contract and operations.
Coordinate and support the DPW drug testing policy.
Assist in reviewing water and sewer billing for quality assurance and control, processing bills as needed.
Support the DPW cross-connection program by assisting with reviews, scheduling inspections and surveys, and maintaining the cross-connection database as required.
Prepare and maintain forms, reports, correspondence and related information for office.

Minimum qualifications include

High school diploma with courses in office procedures and business practices.
3-5 years’ related experience. Associate’s degree and/or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong clerical and financial skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Familiarity with pertinent state and local laws relating to departmental operations.
Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a multi-disciplined and dynamic work environment.
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Proficiency in standard office computer applications.
Ability to deal effectively with the general public, other departments and business representatives.

This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Salary is within Grade 8A, of the BMEA contract.

Pay range starts at $33.81/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $48.32/hr via annual step increases. This is a full time position, 35 hours per week, and includes comprehensive and generous benefits.

Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Applications received by June 20, 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.