Office Assistant – Department of Public Works

Town of Easton

Office Assistant – Department of Public Works

(Full-Time, 35 Hours per week)

The town of Easton is accepting applications for a qualified individual to fill the position of full time Office Assistant for Department of Public Works. The Office Assistant provides professional customer service, financial record keeping, bookkeeping, computer application work and administrative work products and services to assist the DPW in the daily functions of the department in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, town policies, bylaws, regulations and federal law.

The preferred candidate has a high school diploma, associates degree preferred, three years of experience in business administration, clerical, accounting or bookkeeping work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities include, operating and administering the municipal solid waste program; researches problems and issues; handles the fuel keys, ordering of fuel and administration and billing of fuel usage by other departments. The Office Assistant prepares departmental invoices for payment; prepares weekly payroll; orders office supplies for the department and assists with web editing for the department.

Candidate must possess excellent computer skills, communication & customer service skills; excellent organizational skills and have the ability to multi-task & produce detailed work while working independently.

This is a union position with excellent benefits and municipal pension system. Step 1 is $29.073 per hour. The anticipated hiring range is $29.073 – $31.780 per hour ($52,913.12 – $57,839.60 if annualized) depending on qualifications.

See the full job posting at www.easton.ma.us/jobs. Required employment applications must be submitted with a cover letter and resume to jobs@easton.ma.us and will be accepted through Jan. 9.

The town of Easton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse and talented candidates to apply.