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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Town of Lexington
We are currently accepting applications for the full-time, 35 hours per week, plus occasional evening meetings, position of:
Department Assistant
Land Use, Housing and Development Department
Starting Hourly Range: $27.43-$31.26
Plus excellent benefits package
The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form must be received in the Town’s Human
Resource Department. This position will remain open until filled with preference given to
applications received by Friday, January 12, 2024.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, performs a variety of clerical, administrative and customer service work to support the overall functioning of the Land Use, Housing and Development
Department, including the Building, and Conservation Offices. Provides primary support to a specific
Office and a specific Board/Commission as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides information, materials, and technical assistance to residents, abutters, contractors, vendors, governmental agencies, developers, and other Town departments, conducting research as necessary.
Coordinates correspondence via email, US mail, and telephone.
Routes applications to necessary staff for comment, tracks application process, and closes when permit is issued. Receives applications at public counter, collects application fees, and guides applicants through the permitting process. May draft and issues minor permits.
Conservation Commission, or the Board of Appeals. Receives applications for hearings, attends meetings and hearings, and writes minutes. Prepares and posts calendar, agenda, legal advertisements, and Abutters notices. Prepares and distributes packets and prepares signature sheets and other meeting materials. Sets up and breaks down meeting rooms.
Inspectors, and/or Coordinator. May schedule yearly safety inspections and coordinate intake of inspection requests.
Boards/Commissions and other Offices within the Department. May process notices of intent, petitions for variances, abbreviated notices of resource area delineations, and appeals of decisions made by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Treasurer.
Tracks and deposits payments received.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
ADVANCED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
None.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Work outside of normal work hours for regular Board or Commission meetings.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in a normal office environment subject to frequent interruptions, not subject to extreme variations of temperature, noise, odors, etc. Operates computer, printer, photocopier, web-based OpenGov permit application software, Laserfiche/Microfiche reader, voice recorder, fax machine, and other basic office equipment. Work requires extended periods of sitting, reaching, typing, and mousing, which requires eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. May occasionally require lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities
and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined
under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as
listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by
management on a case by case basis.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at www.lexingtonma.gov, emailing jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the
Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.
CORI check required.
Application and cover letter must be received in the Town’s Human Resources Department.
Position will remain open until filled with preference given to applications received by Friday,
January 12, 2024.
The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept applications after the deadline, to best serve the interest of the community.
After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.
Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human
Resources Department.
Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.43 - $31.26 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$53k-66k (estimate)
01/16/2024
06/06/2024
lexingtonal.org
LEXINGTON, AL
50 - 100
2001
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<$5M
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