Administrative Assistant – Spotswood Borough.

NJLM; Spotswood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Spotswood Borough is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the permit office in Spotswood. The role handles permit review, fee calculation, and public inquiries.

You will assist contractors and residents, maintain records, and perform related duties as required by the Construction Official.

Workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., totaling 20-25 hours per week; compensation ranges $21.00-$22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing permit applications and issuing permits.
• Familiarity with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications for completeness and issue permits.
• Assist the public, contractors, and professionals with construction code and permit inquiries.
• Calculate and collect permit fees and maintain permit/office records.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Edmunds

TACO

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Spotswood Borough.

Part-time Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review construction permit applications for completeness and required documentation, and issue permits upon approval.
• Assist the public, contractors, and professionals with construction code, permit, and procedural inquiries.
• Calculate and collect permit fees and maintain accurate permit and office records, including the preparation of correspondence, reports, notices, and other documents as required.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Construction Official or authorized Borough official.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Edmunds and/or TACO experience preferred.
• Must have strong computer, organizational, recordkeeping, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn and apply the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and applicable Borough ordinances and procedures.

Schedule:

• Workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Total weekly hours: 20-25 hours per week $21.00-$22.00