Job title: Administrative Assistant I, part time
Company: Town of Burlington
Job description: The Board of Health oversees all public health initiatives, providing guidance and excellent customer service. Burlington is currently home to 9,100 residences and a robust and diverse collection of commercial enterprises within the retail, life science, technology, and medical sectors. Burlington has achieved a Platinum BioReady rating from MassBio, underscoring its support of assisting biotech companies relocate to our community. This 30-hour position will perform clerical and administrative support work for the Board of Health under the Director of Public Health.Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Receive and respond to telephone and in-person inquiries on varied issues.
- Process applications for permits and other registrations as required by local and state regulations.
- Create and maintain accurate departmental records and filing systems; using Microsoft Excel, Digital Health Department, and the MA Immunization Information System (MIIS).
- Assist with varied public health programs.
- Prepare and maintain forms, reports, correspondence and related information for department.
- Assist with departmental payroll, personnel adjustments, and departmental attendance records.
- Perform clerical duties including processing departmental mail, filing, and photocopying documents.
- Process invoices and payments.
- Perform other related duties.
Minimum qualifications include
- 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.
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 part time position, 30 hours per week, and includes comprehensive & generous benefits.Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off – vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan ForgivenessApplications received by March 31, 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Expected salary:
Location: Burlington, MA
Job date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:58:26 GMT
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