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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Planners – <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The City of Worcester is actively seeking candidates for an <b>
Administrative Assistant </b>position to support the Planning Division;<b> </b>the posting closes
<b>Friday August 9, 2024</b>. A brief description of the position follows and the full posting is available on the city’s website, here:
<a href="http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities">Employment Opportunities | City of Worcester, MA (worcesterma.gov)</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="screen-reader-text"><b><u><span style="text-transform:uppercase">ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT</span></u></b></span><b><u><span style="text-transform:uppercase;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Associate Degree in business or public administration, communications, legal studies, urban studies, liberal arts, or related discipline
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Two (2) years of customer service and clerical experience in an office setting<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">One (1) year of experience communicating and working with populations diverse in language, socio-economic status, race/ethnicity and/or
cultural backgrounds<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Excellent communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, communications, legal studies, urban studies, liberal arts, or related discipline<b><i><s><u><o:p></o:p></u></s></i></b></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Three (3) years of customer service and clerical experience in an office setting
<b><i><s><u><o:p></o:p></u></s></i></b></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">One (1) year of experience conducting research, querying records, managing data, and/or process management<b><i><s><u><o:p></o:p></u></s></i></b></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Two (2) years of administrative experience in a public sector office setting
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bilingual<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Notary public<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>SALARY RANGE: </b>$25.11 - $30.43 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Standard"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">To apply, please visit:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4B7D"><a href="http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment"><span style="color:#0F4B7D">www.worcesterma.gov/employment</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">
or </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">send resume and cover letter on or before
<b><u>FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024</u>, </b>to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608.
</span><strong><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Cover letter & resume required for consideration.</span></i></strong><span lang="EN">
</span><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Preference is given to Worcester residents.</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources,</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Room 109, 508-799-1030,
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4B7D"><a href="mailto:HR@worcesterma.gov"><span style="color:#0F4B7D">HR@worcesterma.gov</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Michelle M. Smith<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">She/Her<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Assistant Chief Development Officer - Planning & Regulatory Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">City of Worcester | 455 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">P: 508-799-1400 x31436<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">E:<b> </b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:SmithM@WorcesterMA.gov">SmithM@WorcesterMA.gov</a>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">(preferred)</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.WorcesterMA.gov">www.WorcesterMA.gov</a></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">E-mail complete application submissions & revisions to:</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:planning@worcesterma.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">planning@worcesterma.gov</span></a></span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Note: Revision deadline for board consideration is 1 week before a meeting;<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">revision deadline for receipt of staff comments is 10 days before a meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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