Administrative Assistant I

Reporting to the Director of Public Health, this 30-hour per week position performs clerical and administrative support work for the Board of Health.

Examples of work:

• Receives and responds to telephone and in-person inquiries on varied issues.
• Processes applications for permits and other registrations as required by local and state regulations.
• Creates and maintains accurate departmental records and filing systems; using Microsoft Excel, Digital Health Department, and the MA Immunization Information System (MIIS).
• Assists with varied public health programs.
• Prepares and maintains forms, reports, correspondence and related information for department.
• Assists with departmental payroll, personnel adjustments, and departmental attendance records.
• Performs clerical duties including processing departmental mail, filing, and photocopying documents.
• Processes invoices and payments.
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 2-3 years’ related experience; Associate’s degree desirable.
• Clerical and financial skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Competence in utilizing standard office computer applications, including spreadsheet and database programs.
• Familiarity with pertinent state and local laws relating to departmental operations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a multi-disciplined and dynamic work environment.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

This position is part-time (30 hours per week) and is a union position included within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association (BMEA). Starting Salary at Grade 6, Step I of the BMEA Classification Plan is $22.26/hour. Position includes comprehensive benefits in accordance with the BMEA contract.

Applications received by 4:00pm February 10, 2021 will receive first consideration.