Health & Land Use Administrative Specialist

Carlisle, Massachusetts GOV; Carlisle (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Carlisle seeks a Health and Land Use Assistant to provide administrative, technical, clerical, customer service, permitting, records, and operational support to the Board of Health, Health Agent, Building Commissioner, and permitting departments.

The role serves as the primary contact for residents, applicants, contractors, and inspectors seeking access to permitting functions, handling forms, deadlines, fees, and application status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Municipal public service experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Evening meetings and weekend events may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Board of Health and Building Department.
• Process health and building permits and maintain official records.
• Coordinate inspections, scheduling, and customer inquiries.
• Prepare meeting packets, agendas, and minutes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data entry

Scheduling

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Permitting software

CivicPlus website

Job description

The Town of Carlisle seeks a Health and Land Use Assistant to provide administrative, technical, clerical, customer service, permitting, records, and operational support to the Board of Health, Health Agent, Building Commissioner, and permitting departments.

The role serves as the primary contact for residents, applicants, contractors, and inspectors seeking access to permitting functions, handling forms, deadlines, fees, and application status.