[Massplanners] Job Opportunity - City of Worcester (Planning Division)

[Smith, Michelle]

Hello Planners -

The City of Worcester is actively seeking candidates for an Administrative Assistant position to support the Planning Division; the posting closes Friday August 9, 2024. A brief description of the position follows and the full posting is available on the city's website, here: Employment Opportunities | City of Worcester, MA (worcesterma.gov)<http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities>.

This is a very exciting time to work in our office having adopted our first citywide long-range plan in over 35 years and as we embark on a zoning overhaul. We ask that you kindly circulate to any potential candidates or follow the link above to find out more about the position if you're interested in applying. Thank you in advance!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for an Administrative Assistant, Gr. 5 within its Division of Planning & Regulatory Services for the Executive Office of Economic Development. Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Development Officer for Planning & Regulatory Services, the position serves as the primary customer service support for the Planning Division, constantly communicating with diverse populations in various ways including greeting customers, answering phones, e-mails, and walk-in inquiries, and providing administrative support to various Boards and Commissions, including the Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals, along with long-range planning efforts. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the management of both digital file databases and the organization and digitization of paper files and serves as the records access officer for the division. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  *   Associate Degree in business or public administration, communications, legal studies, urban studies, liberal arts, or related discipline
     *   An equivalent combination of education, training and four (4) years of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered in lieu of the above requirements
  *   Two (2) years of customer service and clerical experience in an office setting
  *   One (1) year of experience communicating and working with populations diverse in language, socio-economic status, race/ethnicity and/or cultural backgrounds
  *   Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
  *   Excellent communication skills


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Bachelor's Degree in business or 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
  *   One (1) year of experience conducting research, querying records, managing data, and/or process management
  *   Two (2) years of administrative experience in a public sector office setting
  *   Bilingual
  *   Notary public

SALARY RANGE: $25.11 - $30.43 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.


To apply, please visit:  www.worcesterma.gov/employment<http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment> or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, AUGUST  9, 2024, to:  City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA  01608. Cover letter & resume required for consideration. Preference is 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:  City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR at worcesterma.gov<mailto:HR at worcesterma.gov>.

Thank you!

Best,
Michelle M. Smith
She/Her
Assistant Chief Development Officer - Planning & Regulatory Services
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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