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Administrative Assistant I
Burlington, MA~ Internal Posting for BMEA Members ~
Reporting to the Town Engineer, the Administrative Assistant I performs secretarial work in supporting the activities of the Department of Public Works Engineering office.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Reporting to the Town Engineer, the Administrative Assistant I performs secretarial work in supporting the activities of the Department of Public Works Engineering office.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Receive and respond to telephone and in-person inquiries on varied issues.
- Provide assistance to contractors, realtors, surveyors and residents searching for water, sewer, site and subdivision plans.
- Assist in maintaining the Engineering Division budget.
- Maintain records of sewer, water and drainage facilities, roadways and location of utilities.
- Input and maintain in database and/or GIS format: the plan imaging system, utility permitting, other Town infrastructure records, and Division web page.
- Maintain accurate departmental records and filing systems.
- Prepare and maintain forms, reports, correspondence and related information for office.
- Perform clerical duties including processing departmental mail, and scanning documents.
- Process invoices and payments for the department.
Minimum qualifications include
Pay range starts at $29.53/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $42.20/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
- High school diploma with 2-3 years’ related experience. Associate’s degree preferred.
- Clerical and financial skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- 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 including spreadsheet and database programs.
- Ability to deal effectively with the general public, other departments and business representatives.
Pay range starts at $29.53/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $42.20/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
Methods to apply for this position:
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Cheralyn Rosati
Human Resources Coordinator
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer