CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT

The City of Bridgeport is now accepting submissions for the position of Clerical Assistant PT (Eastside Senior Center) Health & Social Services Department In direct support of Mayoral goals and consistent with the objectives of our department, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the Bridgeportmunity. Our mission is to provide high-quality public health services that promote and protect the health of our citizens. We aplish this by monitoring the effectiveness of our programs, enforcing laws and ordinances that support public health, and collecting critical health data to inform our work. Commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we are proud to be an integral part of building a healthier, happier, and more vibrant Bridgeport. The Social Services Department is a vital division under the Health and Social Services Department focused on enhancing the well-being of vulnerable individuals andmunities. With services ranging from case management to housing support, the department is dedicated to promoting social justice and empowering those in need to lead fulfilling lives. For more information, visit: bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/health-social-services.

Salary and Benefits:

Nineteen (19) hours per week at $25.00 per hour. While this part-time Clerical Assistant position with the City of Bridgeport does not offer many of the benefits awarded to full-time employees, t are a variety of voluntary benefit programs available to support employees. Additionally, part-time employees can enjoy a range ofplimentary discounted perks specifically for city municipal workers.

Application Process:

Mail, deliver, or email a resume, a cover letter, and apleted Civil Service Application (found below) to the Civil Service Commission Office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604, or by email to COB.Jobsbridgeportct.gov. Please include "Clerical Assistant (Eastside Senior Center)" in the subject line. Acceptingplete submissions until Friday, August 28, 2026 (Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport.) This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and controlled substance screening. Municipal Profile The City of Bridgeport is in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The most populous city in Connecticut, it has an approximate population of 147,000, consisting of 50,367 households, with a population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. Nicknamed the "Park City" for its over 40 public parks, including the Olmsted- designed Seaside Park and Beardsley Park, Bridgeport is a vibrantmunity and was recently cited as the 11th most diverse city in the country (with some 85 languages spoken ). NBC Today also labeled Bridgeport one of the top 5 booming cities in the nation. The City is also home to numerous attractions, such as the Barnum Museum, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, the Total Mortgage Arena, and the Soundside Music Festival, all of which bring thousands of visitors to the city each year for a myriad of events. A center of learning, Bridgeport is home to Sacred Heart University's Center for Healthcare Education, the University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield University's Bellarmine Campus, as well as the campus of the Paier College of Art and the Housatonic Community College. The city also hosts two major medical centers which serve the region and are the city's largest employers: Bridgeport Hospital, which is part of the Yale New Haven Health Care System, and Saint Vincent's Medical Center, which is part of Hartford Healthcare. The Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is one of the most visited tourist attractions and the only zoo in the State. The Sacred Heart University's Discovery Museum and Planetarium, located in the North End of the City, offers interactive science and space displays. Additionally, Bridgeport is home to Vinny Brand's Stress Factory Comedy Club, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, and many fine dining options. Governing Structure The City has a Mayor-City Council form of government. Bridgeport has an elected mayor who serves as the chief executive officer of the municipal government and serves a four-year term. The current mayor is Joseph P. Ganim, who is currently serving his eighth term as mayor. The City Council is the twenty-member legislative body whose two major responsibilities are enacting ordinances necessary to ensure the welfare and good order of the City and adopting the City's annual budget. Councilmembers are elected by the residents of the ten council districts to represent the concerns, needs, and issues of their constituents, and work to improve the City's neighborhoods. All Councilmembers serve a two- year term in office.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. Duties that are characteristic as to type and level: Simple beginning level clerical work of minimum difficulty and responsibility; related work as required; performed under close supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Typical tasks or assignments:

Posts and files routine office records according to established standards and according to detailed instructions; prepares simple lists, adds figures, runs errands, and delivers messages. Under close supervision, checks figures andpares information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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As to education, training, and experience: High School graduation b.

As to special knowledge, ability, and skill: Ability to learn readily a variety of routine office and clerical tasks Knowledge of simple arithmetic. This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, aplete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications whichprise this position. The above is intended as a general summary only. You should not rely on it as aplete or binding explanation. This summary is subject to the reasonable discretion of city management. This summary does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied, between the employee and City of Bridgeport. This is an informational guide and is subject to correction of any information which may have been inadvertently misstated.