ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / DPLU

City of Milford

OPEN COMPETITIVE NO. 26-22 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / DPLU POSTING DATE

May 15, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

June 5, 2026 NOTICE

TO ALL APPLICANTS

This opening is available to all City employees and the general public. • New employees are customarily hired at the minimum salary.

GENEROUS BENEFITS

The City offers the following benefits: o Medical & Dental insurance effective 1st day of hire o Traditional Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan (10-year vesting) o 457 Saving Plan o Free Life Insurance o Weekly Pay o Paid Time Off - Separate Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Personal Business Pay, Bereavement Pay o Paid Holidays o Employee Assistance Program o Free Access to Employee Fitness Center o Wellness Initiatives

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the general direction of the Director of Permitting and Land Use or designee, performs varied administrative/clerical duties which are technical and complex in nature. Acts as the administrative assistant to the Director of Permitting and Land Use (DPLU) in his/her oversight of the DPLU divisions - Building, Zoning, Planning, and Inland Wetlands. Work involves considerable independent judgment and requires a high degree of responsibility and professionalism. Serves as the primary interface between DPLU Director and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school and four(4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience using word processing systems, spreadsheets and database management programs OR any equivalent combination of formal education/training and/or work experience. (Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree will satisfy the four(4) years of experience requirement).

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION

Qualified applicants will be given a performance examination weighted at 40% (Reading Comprehension, Proofreading, Intermediate Excel, Applying Policies and Customer Service) which will test the ability to utilize various office automated software and applications required to perform the essential duties of the position. Candidates who successfully pass the performance examination will be invited to participate in an Oral Board panel interview weighted at 60%. Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of at least 70% to be placed on the hiring list.

FILING REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must create an account to access the Human Resources portal and fully complete an Employment Application. A resume and cover letter must also be submitted through the portal. To view the job posting and access the application materials, please visit the City's Employment Opportunities page at the link below: https://milfordct.us/767/Employment-Opportunities All application materials must be submitted through the online portal. You will need to create an account to complete your submission: https://milfordct.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx Select the position you are applying for and follow the instructions provided.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.37 - $31.51 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person