Temporary - Confidential Secretary to the Town Supervisor

Town of Pawling

Temporary Job Vacancy Announcement

Confidential Secretary to the Town Supervisor (Temporary)

For a period of up to twelve (12) weeks, the Town of Pawling is seeking to fill one (1) full-time position for a Confidential Secretary to the Town Supervisor. The successful candidate will serve at the pleasure of the elected Town Supervisor, and work up to 35 hours per week.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist the Town Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Town of Pawling government;

· Perform the in-house human resources function for the Town. This includes hiring and onboarding, Civil Service reporting, processing Worker’s Compensation claims, organizing employee trainings, and maintaining personnel files;

· Insurance benefit administration, including medical insurance benefits, short term disability insurance benefits, etc.;

· Answers in-person and telephone inquiries from members of the public;

· Compose Town Board meeting agendas in legislative language, review prepare and communication background information to the Town Board and follow up on any action taken;

· Prepares press releases and answers inquiries of press representatives, at the direction of the Town Supervisor;

· Maintain Town social media pages and make updates to the Town’s website;

· Maintain the Town Supervisor’s calendar;

· Handle sensitive, confidential information related to controversial matters;

· May be required to attend Town Board meetings;

· Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Town Supervisor;

· Utilize Microsoft Office suite, and other office equipment in order to perform duties.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred.

Two (2) to four (4) years of office administration experience is required. Municipal experience and/or grant administration experience is preferred. .

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $25.00. This is not a benefit eligible position.

The Town of Pawling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25