Administrative Assistant-Public Works Department

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The City of Sanford is currently accepting applications for a full time, 40 hours per week, Administrative Assistant position in the Public Works Department Office. Hours of work will be from 6:30 AM — 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday. The City of Sanford offers excellent benefits and an environment conducive to personal growth.

This is a responsible and varied secretarial, administrative, and clerical position requiring knowledge of office practices and procedures including maintaining departmental records and compiling reports. This position requires extensive customer service and the ability to deal courteously with the public. The position also requires the ability to accurately work with figures, payroll processing, accounts payable processing, as well as a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Knowledge or experience with Public Works or construction is highly desirable.

Graduation from a high school is required. Graduate of a two year post-secondary secretarial or business school is highly desirable. Considerable experience in secretarial work of a progressively responsible nature involving contact with the public required. Experience in keeping and recording of financial transactions is highly desirable. Customer service and cash handling experience required. Previous municipal office experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training is considered in lieu of the above.

Application and instruction packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or online @ under the Employment Opportunities icon.

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Applications and Resumes must be returned to:

Human Resources

City of Sanford

919 Main Street

Sanford, ME 04073

Internal and External Posting: Monday, March 18, 2024 *

Deadline: Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30 PM

*Internal Applicants will be considered first as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sanford, ME 04073: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person