[Massplanners] Employment Opportunity - Planning Administrative Assistant, City of Worcester

[Smith, Michelle]

Hello all -

The City of Worcester is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill a newly created position to help support the work of the Planning Division (part of the City's Executive Office of Economic Development). This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team and work in a bustling office for New England's second largest city. A summary of the position description follows and the full posting is available here<http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-details?thingDataId=d3_ZvzGiaO3zFYwS8609ow>. Kindly circulate to any interested candidates or follow the link to find out more about the position if you're interested in applying. Thank you!

Administrative Assistant - Planning Division, Economic Development Department - City of Worcester
The City of Worcester has an opening for an Administrative Assistant (Gr. 5) within the Executive Office of Economic Development's Planning & Regulatory Services Division. This professional position will primarily support the Planning & Regulatory Services Division and will be responsible for providing analytic, administrative, clerical, and customer service support. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, professional setting where they will meaningfully contribute to the development of the City of Worcester.  Some responsibilities of this position include:

*         Assist with processing monetary transactions, developing invoices, fee refunds, etc.

*         Greet and direct customers and visitors; answer high volume phone calls

*         Order and take stock of office supplies, monitor office equipment, and schedule repairs as needed

*         Provide customer service to the general public regarding general inquiries (including application requirements, property and/or project information) and transactions for land-use boards/commissions

*         Organize, track and manage current and archival documents for land-use filings with the Planning & Regulatory Services both digitally and physically (filing)
Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Requirements:

*         Associate's degree in Business/Public Administration, Communications, Legal Studies, Urban Studies, Liberal Arts, or related discipline

*         Three (3) years of customer service and clerical experience in an office setting

*         Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:

*         Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Communications, Legal Studies, Urban Studies, Liberal Arts, or related discipline

*         Previous experience conducting research, querying records, managing data, and/or process management

*         Previous administrative experience in a public sector office setting

*         Notary public
SALARY RANGE: $23.33 - $28.27 hourly, fulltime (40 hours per week)

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment<http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment> or send cover letter and resume on or before FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Cover letter & resume required for consideration. Preference given to Worcester Residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: Human Resources, City Hall (room 109), 508-799-1030, HR at worcesterma.gov<mailto:HR at worcesterma.gov>.

Best,
Michelle M. Smith
She/Her
Chief Planner
Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division
City of Worcester | 455 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester MA 01608
P: 508-799-1400 x31436
E: smithm at worcesterma.gov<mailto:smithm at worcesterma.gov> (preferred)
www.worcesterma.gov<http://www.worcesterma.gov/>

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