ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (PART-TIME) Solid Waste and Recycling

City-of-Fairfield,-Ct; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Fairfield is seeking a part-time clerical assistant to perform a broad range of general office, bookkeeping and data-entry tasks. You will handle mail, phone calls, filing and document creation while supporting departments with accurate record keeping and customer service.

The role requires strong communication, basic bookkeeping, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; MUNIS experience is a plus. 19.5 hours per week, occasional coordination with other agencies may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience with data entry and basic bookkeeping preferred.
• Experience in public service or town government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office support including data entry, filing, mail processing, answering and routing calls.
• Create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, records and applications.
• Provide customer service and information to the public.
• Coordinate with other agencies to obtain and provide information.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Typing

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MUNIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position performs a wide variety of general clerical, administrative, and/or account keeping functions including basic processing, reception, filing, record keeping, bookkeeping, data entry, and typing with speed and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general office support duties including copying, processing mail (sorting, time-stamping, sorting, logging and distributing), answering and routing telephone calls, filing (both electronic and paper), record and account keeping, data entry, word processing
• Create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, records and applications
• Update and maintain departmental lists, services, contacts, etc.
• Maintain, update, and generate departmental records, reports and statistics
• Provide customer service and information to public
• May coordinate with other agencies to obtain and provide information to department and/or clients
• Accurate and timely data entry using computer software programs and data bases including Excel, Word, etc.
• Performsotherrelateddutiesasrequested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner at all times
• Abilitytoexpressoneselfsuccinctly and professionally, bothorallyandinwriting
• Proficiency in basic office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite; MUNIS experience or the ability to learn MUNIS
• Basic record keeping and bookkeeping principles and practices

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday

PAY RANGE

• Hourly Rate is $19.50

AFFILIATION

• Non-Bargaining Unit, Part-Time Position; 19.5 hours weekly

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.