Administrative Assistant I
Employment Type : Full-Time
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.