What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant I position at Town of Burlington?
The Town of Burlington is home to over 1,500 corporations and 9,100 residential housing units, for which the Building Department oversees the State Building Code and local zoning bylaw by providing guidance and excellent customer service. This position will perform clerical and administrative support work for the Building Department under the direction of the Inspector of Buildings.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Receive and respond to telephone and in-person inquiries on varied issues.
- Provide clerical support for the Inspectors within the department.
- Assist with the preparation of payroll, personnel adjustments, and attendance records for department.
- Receive and review building permit applications.
- Maintain accurate departmental records and filing systems; input data.
- Prepare and maintain forms, reports, correspondence and related information for office.
- Perform clerical duties including processing departmental mail, and photocopying documents.
- Process invoices and payments for the department.
Minimum qualifications include
This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Salary is within Grade 6, of the BMEA contract.
Pay range starts at $28.53/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $40.77/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.
- 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 including spreadsheet and database programs.
- 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 6, of the BMEA contract.
Pay range starts at $28.53/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $40.77/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
Salary : $29 - $41
