Public Services Administrative Specialist

US Lawns; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

457 Deferred Compensation plans

Metro Credit Union

Verizon Wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program

Paid leave and holidays

City Retirement (Mandatory)

Weekly Direct Deposit

Job summary

The City of Newton is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to manage clerical functions across the Health and Human Services Department. You will support grants, licensing, and departmental processes, while coordinating meetings and providing excellent public service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong computer and communication skills. A full-time position with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to operate standard office software and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares grant contracts and renewals.
• Answers, screens and directs calls; handles mail.
• Maintains department files and deposits schedule.
• Provides support for meetings and minutes.
• Processes permits and licenses via NewGov and tracks FOIA requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Strong writing skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The City of Newton is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to manage clerical functions across the Health and Human Services Department. You will support grants, licensing, and departmental processes, while coordinating meetings and providing excellent public service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong computer and communication skills. A full-time position with competitive benefits is offered.