Zoning Permits & Public Inquiries Clerk (Part-Time)

Town of New Fairfield; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,789,000 - 31,519,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of New Fairfield is seeking a Zoning Administrative Assistant to support the Zoning Department and serve the public. This 20-hour-per-week position handles clerical tasks and general zoning inquiries.

Duties include answering phones, processing permit applications, managing documents, collecting fees, and preparing meeting notices in coordination with boards.

Requires a high school diploma and strong Word/Excel skills; prior clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and two years' clerical/secretarial experience.
• Excellent administrative, secretarial, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and screen calls.
• Handle clerical operations including document management, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Search department records and provide copies to homeowners, realtors, attorneys, banks.
• Guide the public through the zoning permit process.
• Collect fees and provide revenue reports to Finance, Assessor and Selectmen.
• Review and accept permit applications for submission to boards.
• Enter permit applications into the software system.
• Coordinate meeting agendas and legal notices with boards.
• Maintain office supplies and order replacements.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Administrative skills

Secretarial skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Town of New Fairfield is seeking a Zoning Administrative Assistant to support the Zoning Department and serve the public. This 20-hour-per-week position handles clerical tasks and general zoning inquiries.

Duties include answering phones, processing permit applications, managing documents, collecting fees, and preparing meeting notices in coordination with boards.

Requires a high school diploma and strong Word/Excel skills; prior clerical experience preferred.