Administrative Assistant -Community Development Department

Position Opening

Administrative Assistant

(Building and Assessing)

Community Development Department

The Town of Bow, NH, is seeking qualified candidates for the Administrative Assistant position in the Community Development Department.

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clerical support to the Community Development Department with a primary focus on Building and Assessing. One of the major responsibilities of this position is providing high-quality customer service at the Community Development counter, on the phone, and when responding to emails. Duties include receiving and processing applications for building permits, scheduling inspections, responding to inquiries concerning assessing records, assisting taxpayers with exemption and abatement applications, and organizing and tracking tax map changes. The Administrative Assistant supports the Conservation Commission and Drinking Water Protection Committee by preparing meeting materials and taking minutes. The role involves managing and updating the web pages for these boards and commissions, as well as for the Department.

Qualified applicants should possess a high school degree or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred, and three years progressive, responsible experience of an administrative nature in public jurisdiction or private organization; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Salary range $22.21 to $27.06 per hour DOQ.  

For more information on the Town’s application process and to view the entire job description, visit the Town’s website at www.bownh.gov/jobs. Submit résumé and Town application to: Administrative Assistant Search, c/o Finance Department, 10 Grandview Road, Bow, NH 03304, or by e-mail at jmooers@bownh.gov.  The position will remain open until filled.