What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary position at Town of Washington?
This is clerical work involving responsibility for attending meetings, records and typing minutes, conducting correspondence and maintaining files for both a municipal planning board and zoning board of appeals. Work is usually part time, up to 15 hours a week with one evening meeting a month. Work is performed under the general supervision of the chairpersons of the planning board and zoning board of appeals. Supervision of others is not normally a responsibility of the position. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:
1. Records, summarizes and types minutes of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.
2. Conducts correspondence for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
3. Maintains board files and records.
4. Schedules hearings and notifies appropriate individuals.
5. Provides legal notices to be published in the newspapers and send to neighbors.
6. May answer telephones calls concerning Planning and Zoning matters, referring complex questions to superior.
7. Does related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the policies, practices and procedures of the municipal planning and zoning board of appeals; good knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling; ability to take accurate and complete notes; ability to summarize notes and organize into appropriate format; ability to type accurately; ability to keep detailed records; ability to compose routine correspondence; ability to work independently; dependability; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has strong administrative skills. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for the position of Secretary.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to attend two nightly meetings per month, one meeting at 6:00PM, one meeting at 7:30PM
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Millbrook, NY 12545 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
