EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
City of Lynn - Personnel Department
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Posting Date
July 26, 2022
Closing Date
Monday, August 8, 2022
Department
Lynn Fire Department
Job Title
Office Assistant – Fire Prevention/Emergency Management
Vacancies
One (1) Part-Time
Civil Service
No
Union Eligible
No
Salary
$25 per hour
Work Hours
18 hours per week - Set at discretion of the Chief Fire Inspector
Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
Under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief, Deputy and Chief Inspector of the Fire Department, duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform routine clerical duties, receive telephone calls, register and verify appointments, obtain provide routine information to the public, process billing, handle all correspondence.
- Open and sort mail (including email) and other office material prepare and distribute such material as bulletins, pamphlets, memos, claim notices, application forms.
- Order and maintain supplies and equipment.
- Index, file, maintain and research records.
- Assist fire inspectors with correspondence, violations, information, and public relations.
- Interact with various Local, State, and Federal agencies in matters relating to the Fire Prevention Office.
- Enter and maintain roll call records.
- Assist Fire Prevention Inspectors as necessary in all Fire Prevention Education activities.
Qualifications
- Experience in clerical work including record keeping, scheduling, billing, and experience and skills related to operating a small business office with minimum supervision.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word Processing, Access Database, Excel Spreadsheet, Publisher Desktop Publishing and Power Point Presentation.
- Superior written and verbal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate intelligently and effectively with others.
- High School Diploma required, Associates Degree or higher preferred.
- Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
* *City residency required within six months of hire.
- Email (personnel@lynnma.gov)
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Regular Post
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The Lynn City Hall Dropbox at the Johnson Street City Hall Entrance
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In-Person at the Personnel Department, Room 307 in Lynn City Hall
If submitting via e-mail, please include the “JOB TITLE” in the subject line. Applications must be submitted by the deadline below, or you will not be considered.
Email Subject
Job Title
“Office Assistant - Lynn Fire Prevention"
Closing Date
Monday, August 8, 2022
* The Lynn City Council has approved a home rule petition to the Massachusetts Legislature that would amend the Lynn City Charter to remove this residency requirement but affirm preference in hiring for Lynn residents.
