City of Somerville
Location
Somerville, MA | United States
Job description
Under supervision performs moderately complex clerical duties of more than ordinary difficulty and individual responsibility involving general knowledge of standard office procedures, regulations and practice. Operates a typewriter and computer; prepares forms and other documents; performs filing and accounts payable. Responsible for posting and maintaining general departmental records, answers telephones, and provides general information, interact with the general public, vendors and contractors, and various internal and external agencies. Performs required department training and continuing education. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours are Monday – Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm; Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm; and Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an Inspectional Services Department, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of ISD policies, procedures and functions of the permitting process.
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to master City software. Experience with Citizenserve preferred.
Working knowledge of the functions of the department.
Ability to provide routine answers to inquiries and/or refer calls to appropriate personnel.
Ability to pleasantly and efficiently communicate with the public in person and on the telephone.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.
Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Physical Skills
Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as books, office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.)
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone system, computer and/or most other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, and sorting.
Visual Skills
Visual demands include constantly reading documents for general understanding and for analytical purposes.
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $1,200.67 weekly, plus benefits
Union: SMEA D
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: February 15, 2024
City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].
Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
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